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Name of God’s Son

ΕΚΔΙΚΩΝ, εκδικων

EKDIKŌN, ekdikōn

Sounds Like: ek-dee-KON

Translations: avenging, executing vengeance, punishing, a punisher, an avenger

From the root: ΕΚΔΙΚΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Noun

Explanation: This word is a present active participle of the verb 'ekdikeo', meaning 'to avenge' or 'to punish'. It can function as a verb, an adjective (describing someone who avenges), or a noun (referring to 'an avenger' or 'a punisher'). It describes the act of seeking justice or retribution, often with the implication of defending someone or something. In context, it often refers to God or a ruler executing justice.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine; or Singular, Nominative, Neuter; or Singular, Accusative, Neuter; or Singular, Genitive, All genders; or Plural, Nominative, Masculine; or Plural, Accusative, Masculine; or Plural, Genitive, All genders

Strong’s number: G1556 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Codex Sinaiticus

From the same root

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