ἐκδικέω ekdikéō

Meaning

to vindicate, retaliate, punish

In the King James Version: a (re-)venge

Derivation: from G1558 (ἔκδικος);

Where it is used

• Luke 18:3 And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’
• Luke 18:5 yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’”
• Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
• 2 Corinthians 10:6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.
• Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”
• Revelation 19:2 For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”