King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Avenge
CategoryArchaic Word / Theological Term
Modern Equivalenttake revenge; punish a wrong; vindicate.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo exact satisfaction or punishment for a wrong committed. In the KJV, God is the ultimate avenger of injustice. Believers are commanded not to avenge themselves but to leave vengeance to God.
Key Verses"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19)