Strong's Lexicon elegxis: Reproof, conviction, evidence Original Word: ἔλεγχις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐλέγχω (elegchō), meaning "to convict" or "to reprove." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 8433: תּוֹכֵחָה (tokhechah) – meaning reproof, correction, or rebuke. Usage: The term "elegxis" refers to the act of bringing something to light, exposing, or providing evidence that leads to conviction or reproof. It is often used in the context of moral or spiritual correction, where the truth is revealed to bring about a change in understanding or behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "elegxis" was associated with the judicial process, where evidence was presented to establish the truth of a matter. In the context of the New Testament, it carries a moral and spiritual dimension, emphasizing the role of divine truth in exposing sin and leading to repentance. The early Christian community understood "elegxis" as a necessary function of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God in guiding believers toward righteousness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1649 élegksis (a feminine noun) – the brand of conviction that rebukes the sin of double-mindedness. See 2 Pet 2:16 (the only occurrence of 1649 /élegksis) where the rebuke fits, being upbraided by a talking-donkey (where the ass had more sense than Balaam)! See 1651 (elegxō). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1649: ἔλεγξιςἔλεγξις, ἐλεγξεως, ἡ (ἐλέγχω, which see), refutation, rebuke; (Vulg.correptio; Augustine,convictio): ἔλεγξιν ἔσχεν ἰδίας παρανομίας, he was rebuked for his own transgression, 2 Peter 2:16. (Philostr. vit. Apoll. 2, 22 (p. 74, Olear. edition); the Sept., Job 21:4; Job 23:2, for שִׂיחַ complaint; (Protevangel. Jacob. 16, 1 τό ὕδωρ τῆς ἐλεγξεως κυρίου (the Sept. Numbers 5:18 τό ὑδδορ τοῦ ἐλεγμοῦ)).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rebuke. From elegcho; refutation, i.e. Reproof -- rebuke. see GREEK elegcho Forms and Transliterations ελεγξιν έλεγξιν ἔλεγξιν έλεγξις elenxin élenxinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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