G1558 Greek

ἔκδικος

ékdikos
carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher

KJV Translations of G1558

a (re-)venger

Word Origin & Derivation

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1349 (δίκη);

G1558 in the King James Bible

2 verses
1 Thessalonians 4:6 ἔκδικος

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

Romans 13:4 ἔκδικος

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.