ἀνταποδίδωμιantapodídōmi
to give back as an equivalent, recompense, requital
Greek (New Testament) · G467
Meanings
(a) in favourable sense: Luke 14:14, Romans 11:35, 1 Thessalonians 3:9
(b) in unfavourable sense: Romans 12:19, 2 Thessalonians 1:6, Hebrews 10:30.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Luke 14:14 Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
- Romans 11:35 And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back?
- Romans 12:19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9 How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6 In his justice he will pay back those who persecute you.
- Hebrews 10:30 For we know the one who said, “I will take revenge. I will pay them back.” He also said, “The Lord will judge his own people.”
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.