Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1557

Strong's G1557 · Greek

ἐκδίκησις

ekdíkēsis

Number
G1557
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐκδίκησις
Transliteration
ekdíkēsis
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

vindication, retribution

KJV: (a-, re-)venge(-ance), punishment

Root / derivation: from G1556 (ἐκδικέω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐκδίκησις across 9 verses.

Vengeance4×
avenge1×
avenged1×
punishment1×
revenge1×
shall1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke3 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1557 (ekdíkēsis) mean?

vindication, retribution

How many times does G1557 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1557 (ἐκδίκησις) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Vengeance.”

How is ekdíkēsis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1557 is rendered as “Vengeance” (4×), “avenge” (1×), “avenged” (1×), “punishment” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐκδίκησις come from?

from G1556 (ἐκδικέω);