Strong's G1557 · Greek
ἐκδίκησις
ekdíkēsis
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
Luke 18:8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
Luke 21:22For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
2 Thessalonians1 verse
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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);