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ΕΚΔΙΚΟΣ, εκδικος
EKDIKOS, ekdikos
Sounds Like: ek-DIK-os
Translations: avenger, one who punishes, a punisher, a vindicator
From the root: ΕΚΔΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound word, formed from 'εκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'δικη' (dike), meaning 'justice' or 'right'. It refers to someone who carries out justice or punishment, often in the sense of avenging a wrong or vindicating someone. It can be used to describe a person who brings about retribution or acts as an agent of divine justice.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G1558 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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