Word study · lex.G1558
ἔκδικος ekdikos
exacting a penalty · avenger
Team definition
An adjective formed from the noun for justice or penalty. One older sense is lawless or unjust. Another is exacting a penalty; as a substantive it means an avenger. Rom 13:4 uses the substantive of the one who exacts a penalty. A related legal use can mean a representative who acts for a city. The entry does not decide what penalty is in view.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 2
Senses
1. an avenger, one who exacts a penalty Rom 13:4, 1 Thess 4:6
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ἔκδικος (G1558)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G1558
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
ἐξουσία, submission, and the sword (13:1–7) Rom 13:1; Rom 13:2; Rom 13:3; Rom 13:4; Rom 13:5; Rom 13:6; Rom 13:7