# ἐκδικέω (ekdikeō)

Strong’s G1556. 6 New Testament occurrences.

I give justice over, defend, avenge, vindicate.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/ekdikeo-g1556

## Occurrences

- [Luke 18:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/18/3) — And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
- [Luke 18:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/18/5) — Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
- [Romans 12:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/12/19) — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
- [2 Corinthians 10:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/10/6) — And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
- [Revelation 6:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/6/10) — And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
- [Revelation 19:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/19/2) — For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of h…