Webster 1828 · headword: avenging
View source image ↗Executing vengeance; taking satisfaction for an injury by the punishment of the offender; vindicating.
KJV WORD
COMBINED MEANING
Executing vengeance or punishment for wrong.
Reviewed KJV-relevant meaningMeaning drawn from:
WORD FAMILY
Root: avenge
To vindicate a wrong by bringing just recompense or punishment upon the offender.
HISTORICAL DEFINITIONS
Executing vengeance; taking satisfaction for an injury by the punishment of the offender; vindicating.
KJV CONCORDANCE