41 - Vengeance

41 - Vengeance

Author: Exploring Bible Words in Greek and Hebrew November 18, 2025 Duration: 24:37

Vengeance is arguably the number one trait of our times. It lives on all sides of the aisle, among old, young and rich and poor.

And it is antithetical to Christianity. But why?

This episode digs deeper into “ekdikesis” (ἐκδίκησις meaning ‘vengeance’) in Romans 12:19.

Romans 12:19 - “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” (NIV)

I’m very grateful to poet Olivia Oster for her two amazing poems that she shares with us at the end of this episode! Find more of her poetry here, and here.

Mentioned:

Olivia Oster - Poet

Francis Frangipane

Bait of Satan - John Bevere

My Links:

Bammerhab Site: www.bammerhab.com

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

Thanks to:

Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

“You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.” (Ps. 31:8 - NIV)

The phrase “in a spacious place” is the Hebrew word: bammerhab.



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The journey through ancient texts often hinges on a single, potent term, a concept that loses dimension in translation. Bammerhab-Words from the Word is a quiet, focused excavation of those foundational terms. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific Greek or Hebrew word from scripture, peeling back layers of historical context, cultural nuance, and original meaning. This isn't about rushed readings or surface-level commentary; it's a deliberate unpacking, led by a writer with a scholar's curiosity and a storyteller's touch. You'll hear how a word's usage in everyday ancient life informs its theological weight, discovering connections and insights that typically remain hidden in plain sight. The aim is to enrich personal study and reflection by returning to the source material, offering listeners a more textured, grounded understanding of familiar passages. This podcast lives in the details, believing that a closer look at the building blocks of language can lead to a fuller appreciation of the text itself. For anyone interested in the intersection of faith, language, and history, these explorations provide substantive, contemplative material. Find more from this exploration of Bible words in Greek and Hebrew on the associated Substack page.
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