Strong's Greek · G1558
ἔκδικος
ékdikos
Definitioncarrying justice out, i.e. a punisher
Derivationfrom G1537 (ἐκ) and G1349 (δίκη);
KJV usagea (re-)venger
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses
ἔκδικος in Scripture
Romans 13:4
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.
1 Thessalonians 4:6
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.