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.”
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.