Greek Strong's Lexicon
G1556
Lemma: ἐκδικέω
Transliteration: ek-dik-eh'-o
Definition: from ἔκδικος; to vindicate, retaliate, punish
KJV Definition: a (re-)venge
Verse usage
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Lukas 18:3
NASB
"There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me legal protection from my opponent.'
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Lukas 18:5
NASB
yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her legal protection, otherwise by continually coming she will wear me out.'"
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Romanonan 12:19
NASB
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath [of God], for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.
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2 Korintionan 10:6
NASB
and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.
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Revelashon 6:10
NASB
and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"
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Revelashon 19:2
NASB
BECAUSE HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality, and HE HAS AVENGED THE BLOOD OF HIS BOND-SERVANTS ON HER."