{"derivation": "from a comparative of G5092 (\u03c4\u03b9\u03bc\u03c9\u03c1\u03ad\u03c9) and ouros (a guard);", "kjv_def": "punish", "lemma": "\u03c4\u03b9\u03bc\u03c9\u03c1\u03ad\u03c9", "frequency": 2, "strongs_def": " properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)", "outline": "
  1. to be a guardian or avenger of honour
    1. to succour, come to the help of
  2. to avenge
  3. in the NT, to take vengeance on one, to punish
"}