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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Avenger</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/avenger.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/romans/13-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/avenger.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Avenger</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/avenged_sevenfold.htm" title="Avenged Sevenfold">◄</a> Avenger <a href="/topical/a/avenger_of_blood.htm" title="Avenger of Blood">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical terms, the concept of an "avenger" is closely associated with justice, retribution, and the protection of family and community integrity. The role of an avenger is primarily seen in the context of the "avenger of blood," a figure responsible for executing justice upon those who have unlawfully taken a life. This role is deeply rooted in the ancient Israelite legal system and is primarily discussed in the Old Testament. Avenger of Blood The avenger of blood (Hebrew: גֹּאֵל הַדָּם, go'el ha-dam) is a central figure in the Mosaic Law concerning homicide. The avenger of blood was typically the nearest male relative of a person who had been killed. His duty was to ensure that the murderer faced justice, thereby upholding the sanctity of life and the moral order within the community. This concept is outlined in several passages, including <a href="/numbers/35-19.htm">Numbers 35:19</a>, which states, "The avenger of blood is to put the murderer to death; when he finds him, he is to kill him." The role of the avenger of blood was not one of personal vengeance but rather a communal responsibility to maintain justice. The avenger acted within the legal framework provided by God to Israel, which included provisions for cities of refuge. These cities offered protection to those who had committed unintentional manslaughter, allowing them to escape the immediate retribution of the avenger of blood until a fair trial could be conducted (<a href="/numbers/35-11.htm">Numbers 35:11-12</a>). Cities of Refuge The cities of refuge were established to balance justice and mercy. They provided a safe haven for individuals who had killed someone accidentally, preventing the avenger of blood from taking immediate action. The accused could flee to one of these cities and present their case before the elders. If deemed an accidental killing, the individual was allowed to remain in the city until the death of the high priest, at which point they could return home without fear of retribution (<a href="/joshua/20.htm">Joshua 20:1-6</a>). The existence of cities of refuge underscores the importance of due process and the distinction between murder and manslaughter. It reflects the biblical principle that while justice must be served, it must also be tempered with mercy and fairness. Divine Avenger Beyond the human role of the avenger of blood, Scripture also presents God Himself as the ultimate avenger. God is depicted as the defender of the oppressed and the executor of divine justice against the wicked. In <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a>, God declares, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay." This divine prerogative emphasizes that ultimate justice belongs to God, who will right all wrongs in His perfect timing. The New Testament echoes this theme, urging believers to leave vengeance to God. <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> advises, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.'" This teaching encourages Christians to trust in God's justice rather than seeking personal retribution. Christ as Avenger In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ultimate avenger who will bring justice at the end of the age. <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a> describes Christ as a righteous judge and warrior who will execute divine judgment upon the earth. This eschatological role of Christ as avenger assures believers that evil will be decisively dealt with and that God's justice will prevail. The concept of the avenger in the Bible, therefore, encompasses both human and divine aspects of justice. It highlights the importance of upholding righteousness while also recognizing the ultimate sovereignty of God in matters of justice and retribution.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Avenger of blood(Hebrews goel, from verb gaal, "to be near of kin, " "to redeem"), the nearest relative of a murdered person. It was his right and duty to slay the murderer (<a href="/2_samuel/14-7.htm">2 Samuel 14:7</a>, 11) if he found him outside of a city of refuge. In order that this law might be guarded against abuse, Moses appointed six cities of refuge (<a href="/exodus/21-13.htm">Exodus 21:13</a>; <a href="/numbers/35-13.htm">Numbers 35:13</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/19-1.htm">Deuteronomy 19:1</a>, 9). These were in different parts of the country, and every facility was afforded the manslayer that he might flee to the city that lay nearest him for safety. Into the city of refuge the avenger durst not follow him. This arrangement applied only to cases where the death was not premeditated. The case had to be investigated by the authorities of the city, and the wilful murderer was on no account to be spared. He was regarded as an impure and polluted person, and was delivered up to the goel (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-11.htm">Deuteronomy 19:11</a>-13). If the offence was merely manslaughter, then the fugitive must remain within the city till the death of the high priest (<a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Numbers 35:25</a>). <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) One who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood.2. (n.) One who takes vengeance.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>AVENGE; AVENGERa-venj' a-venj'-er: Avenge.-The general idea connected with this word is that of inflicting punishment upon the wrongdoer. Since emphasis may be placed upon the deed itself, the wrongdoer, or the injured party, the verb is found an intransitive (only <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>; see below), transitive (<a href="/2_samuel/4-8.htm">2 Samuel 4:8</a> et al.); and also active (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Deuteronomy 32:43</a>), passive (<a href="/jeremiah/5-9.htm">Jeremiah 5:9</a>) and reflexive (<a href="/esther/8-13.htm">Esther 8:13</a>). In <a href="/1_samuel/25-26.htm">1 Samuel 25:26</a> avenge is translated from yasha`, "to save" (Revised Version margin, "thine own hand saving thee"), in <a href="/hosea/1-4.htm">Hosea 1:4</a> from paqadh, "to visit," and in <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19</a> from shaphaT, "to judge," but the usual Hebrew word is naqam, or derivatives, "to avenge." The translation in the Revised Version (British and American) differs in some places from King James Version: <a href="/numbers/31-3.htm">Numbers 31:3</a> Revised Version (British and American) "execute Yahweh's vengeance"; (compare <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48</a> <a href="/psalms/18-47.htm">Psalm 18:47</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-25.htm">Leviticus 26:25</a>); <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Revised Version (British and American) "take vengeance"; <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Judges 5:2</a> Revised Version (British and American) "for that the leaders took the lead in Israel" from para`, "to be free, to lead". In the New Testament avenge is translated from the Greek ekdikeo, "to do justice," "to protect" (<a href="/luke/18-3.htm">Luke 18:3</a> et al.) and the King James Version <a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Revelation 18:20</a>, krino, "to judge" Revised Version (British and American) "God hath judged your judgment". Avenger.-That is, the person who inflicts punishment upon the evil-doer for a wrong experienced by himself (from naqam, "to avenge"; <a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalm 8:2</a> et al.) or by someone else from ga'al, "to redeem"; (<a href="/numbers/35-12.htm">Numbers 35:12</a> et al.). In the New Testament avenger occurs only once; "the Lord is an avenger in all things" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a>). It was the duty of the nearest relative to execute vengeance upon the murderer of his kin: he became the go'el. With reference to the protective legislation and custom, see GOEL. Compare BLOOD; REVENGE, REVENGER. A. L. BreslichBLOOD, AVENGER OFSee <a href="../a/avenger.htm">AVENGER</a>.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1558.htm">1558. ekdikos -- exacting penalty from, avenging</a> ... from, avenging. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ekdikos Phonetic Spelling: (ek'-dik-os) Short Definition: avenging, an avenger Definition: avenging ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1558.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1350.htm">1350. gaal -- to redeem, act as kinsman</a> ... root Definition to redeem, act as kinsman NASB Word Usage avenger (13), bought back (1), buy back (1), claim (1), close relative (3), closest relative (3 ... /hebrew/1350.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5358.htm">5358. naqam -- to avenge, take vengeance</a> ... root Definition to avenge, take vengeance NASB Word Usage avenge (9), avenged (5), avenger (2), avenging (2), exact (1), execute (1), punished (1), revengeful ... /hebrew/5358.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3008.htm">3008. Yigal -- "He redeems," three Israelites</a> ... NASB Word Usage Igal (3). Igal, Igeal. From ga'al; avenger; Jigal, the name of three Israelites -- Igal, Igeal. see HEBREW ga'al. 3007, 3008. Yigal. 3009 . ... /hebrew/3008.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/watts/hymns_and_spiritual_songs/hymn_0_163194444_god_the_avenger.htm">God the Avenger of his Saints; Or, his Kingdom.</a> ... first and third lines of the stanza. Hymn 2:115. God the avenger of his saints; or, His kingdom. 1 High as the heavens above the ... /.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 163194444 god the avenger.htm<a href="/library/lactantius/of_the_manner_in_which_the_persecutors_died/chap_xxxi_from_maximian_god.htm">From Maximian, God, the Avenger of Religion and of his People...</a> ... Chap. XXXI. From Maximian, God, the avenger of religion and of His people? From Maximian, God, the avenger of religion and of ... /.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xxxi from maximian god.htm<a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/hymn_115_god_the_avenger.htm">God the Avenger of his Saints; Or, his Kingdom Supreme.</a> ... Hymns, Book II HYMN 115 God the avenger of his saints; or, his kingdom supreme. CM God the avenger of his saints; or, his kingdom supreme. ... /.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 115 god the avenger.htm<a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_28_of_the_victory_of.htm">Of the victory of Sylla, the Avenger of the Cruelties of Marius.</a> ... Book III. Chapter 28."Of the Victory of Sylla, the Avenger of the Cruelties of Marius. Then followed the victory of Sylla, the ... //christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 28 of the victory of.htm<a href="/library/macduff/the_cities_of_refuge_or_the_name_of_jesus/i_when_travelling_lately_through.htm">When travelling lately through the Simplon</a> ... But, nevertheless, to show God's detestation of the shedding of blood, he was liable, by the Levitical law, to be killed by the Avenger, or "Goel,""the ... /.../the cities of refuge or the name of jesus/i when travelling lately through.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/the_cities_of_refuge.htm">The Cities of Refuge</a> ... the hand of Moses: 3. That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the cities of refuge.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_6_1860/the_kings_highway_opened_and.htm">The King's Highway Opened and Cleared</a> ... another unawares, and had no malice aforethought, he might flee at once to the City of Refuge; and if he could enter its gates before the avenger of blood ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/the kings highway opened and.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/all_saints_day_and_other_sermons/sermon_viii_mothers_love.htm">Mother's Love</a> ... If you want a proof from Scripture that there are two sides to our blessed Lord's character"that He is a Judge and an Avenger as well as a Saviour and a ... /.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon viii mothers love.htm<a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_old_testament/the_cities_of_refuge.htm">The Cities of Refuge.</a> ... He was given up to the avenger to be slain. In our picture we see the slayer running to the city gate; the avenger close behind, shooting arrows at him. ... /.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/the cities of refuge.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_vengeance_is_lawful.htm">Whether Vengeance is Lawful?</a> ... on one who has sinned. Accordingly, in the matter of vengeance, we must consider the mind of the avenger. For if his intention is ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether vengeance is lawful.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/avenger.htm">Avenger (18 Occurrences)</a> ... Easton's Bible Dictionary Avenger of blood. (Hebrews goel, from ... for safety. Into the city of refuge the avenger durst not follow him. This ... /a/avenger.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/s/self-avenger.htm">Self-avenger (2 Occurrences)</a> Self-avenger. Self-assertive, Self-avenger. Self-complacency . Multi-Version Concordance Self-avenger (2 Occurrences). ... /s/self-avenger.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/m/manslayer.htm">Manslayer (20 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 35:12 The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment. ... /m/manslayer.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/s/slayer.htm">Slayer (23 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 35:25 and the congregation shall deliver the manslayer out of the hand of the avenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to his city of ... /s/slayer.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/a/accused.htm">Accused (29 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 35:12 The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment. ... /a/accused.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/r/refuge.htm">Refuge (111 Occurrences)</a> ... Briefly, everything was to be done to facilitate the flight of the manslayer, lest the avenger of blood, ie the nearest of kin, should pursue him with hot heart ... /r/refuge.htm - 41k<a href="/topical/a/avenge.htm">Avenge (27 Occurrences)</a> ... AVENGE; AVENGER. a-venj' a-venj'-er: Avenge.-The general idea connected with this word is that of inflicting punishment upon the wrongdoer. ... /a/avenge.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/u/unintentionally.htm">Unintentionally (20 Occurrences)</a> ... may flee there. They shall be to you for a refuge from the avenger of blood. (WEB NAS NIV). Joshua 20:5 If the avenger of blood pursue ... /u/unintentionally.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/g/goel.htm">Goel</a> ... of the verb gaal, "to redeem." It is rendered in the Authorized Version "kinsman," Numbers 5:8; Ruth 3:12; 4:1,6,8; "redeemer," Job 19:25; "avenger," Numbers 35 ... /g/goel.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/m/mortally.htm">Mortally (17 Occurrences)</a> ... Deuteronomy 19:6 lest the avenger of blood pursue the manslayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and strike him mortally ... /m/mortally.htm - 11k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/avenger-of-blood.html">What is an avenger of blood in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/cities-of-refuge.html">What were the cities of refuge in the Old Testament? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/law-of-retribution.html">What is the law of retribution? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/avenger.htm">Avenger: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Avenger (18 Occurrences)<a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a> for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. (WEB ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/35-12.htm">Numbers 35:12</a> The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-19.htm">Numbers 35:19</a> The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death: when he meets him, he shall put him to death. (WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-21.htm">Numbers 35:21</a> or in enmity struck him with his hand, so that he died; he who struck him shall surely be put to death; he is a murderer: the avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death, when he meets him. (WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-24.htm">Numbers 35:24</a> then the congregation shall judge between the striker and the avenger of blood according to these ordinances; (WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Numbers 35:25</a> and the congregation shall deliver the manslayer out of the hand of the avenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to his city of refuge, where he was fled: and he shall dwell therein until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil. (WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-27.htm">Numbers 35:27</a> and the avenger of blood find him outside of the border of his city of refuge, and the avenger of blood kill the manslayer; he shall not be guilty of blood, (WEB JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/19-6.htm">Deuteronomy 19:6</a> lest the avenger of blood pursue the manslayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and strike him mortally; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he didn't hate him in time past. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/19-12.htm">Deuteronomy 19:12</a> then the elders of his city shall send and bring him there, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/joshua/20-3.htm">Joshua 20:3</a> that the manslayer who kills any person accidentally or unintentionally may flee there. They shall be to you for a refuge from the avenger of blood. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/joshua/20-5.htm">Joshua 20:5</a> If the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver up the manslayer into his hand; because he struck his neighbor unintentionally, and didn't hate him before. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/joshua/20-9.htm">Joshua 20:9</a> These were the appointed cities for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger who sojourns among them, that whoever kills any person unintentionally might flee there, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stands before the congregation. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/14-11.htm">2 Samuel 14:11</a> Then she said, "Please let the king remember Yahweh your God, that the avenger of blood destroy not any more, lest they destroy my son." He said, "As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of your son fall to the earth." (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalms 8:2</a> From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Psalms 44:16</a> At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/99-8.htm">Psalms 99:8</a> You gave them an answer, O Lord our God; you took away their sin, though you gave them punishment for their wrongdoing. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2</a> A jealous and avenging ?God is Jehovah: an avenger is Jehovah, and full of fury: Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies. (DBY YLT)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/a/avenger.htm">Avenger</a><a href="/topical/a/avenger_of_blood.htm">Avenger of Blood</a><a href="/topical/naves/a/avenger_of_blood--cain_fears.htm">Avenger of Blood: Cain Fears</a><a href="/topical/naves/a/avenger_of_blood--lamech_fears.htm">Avenger of Blood: Lamech Fears</a><a href="/topical/naves/a/avenger_of_blood--law_concerning,_set_aside--by_david.htm">Avenger of Blood: Law Concerning, Set Aside--By David</a><a href="/topical/naves/a/avenger_of_blood--premosaic.htm">Avenger of Blood: Premosaic</a><a href="/topical/naves/a/avenger_of_blood--scriptures_relating_to.htm">Avenger of Blood: Scriptures Relating To</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/s/self-avenger.htm">Self-avenger (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/manslayer.htm">Manslayer (20 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/slayer.htm">Slayer (23 Occurrences)</a><a 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