ΕΚΔΙΚΟΝ, εκδικον
EKDIKON, ekdikon
Sounds Like: EK-dee-kon
Translations: avenging, vengeful, an avenger, a punisher, a revenger
From the root: ΕΚΔΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word describes someone or something that is avenging or vengeful. It can also be used as a noun to refer to an avenger or punisher. It is often used in contexts related to justice, retribution, or taking vengeance. It is a compound word formed from 'εκ' (out, from) and 'δικη' (justice, right).
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine or Neuter; or Singular, Nominative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G1635 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Sirach — 30:6
From the same root
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