Strong's Lexicon elegchos: Reproof, conviction, evidence, proof Original Word: ἔλεγχος Word Origin: Derived from the verb ἐλέγχω (elegchō), meaning "to convict" or "to reprove." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of reproof or conviction is תּוֹכֵחָה (tokhechah), Strong's Hebrew 8433, which means "rebuke" or "correction." Usage: The Greek word "elegchos" primarily refers to the act of providing evidence or proof that leads to conviction or reproof. It is often used in the context of demonstrating the truth of a matter, leading to a change in understanding or behavior. In the New Testament, it is associated with the work of the Holy Spirit in convicting individuals of sin and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "elegchos" was significant in legal and rhetorical contexts, where evidence and logical argumentation were crucial for establishing truth and persuading audiences. In the Jewish tradition, reproof and correction were integral to spiritual and moral instruction, often seen as acts of love and concern for one's community. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1650 élegxos (a masculine noun) – inner conviction focuses on God confirming His inbirthing of faith ("the internal persuasion from Him," see 4102 /pístis). See 1651 (elegxō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elegchó Definition a proof, test NASB Translation conviction (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1650: ἔλεγχοςἔλεγχος, ἐλέγχου, ὁ (ἐλέγχω); 1. a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested (τό πρᾶγμα τόν ἔλεγχον δώσει, Demosthenes 44, 15 (i. e. in Philippians 1:15); τῆς εὐψυχίας, Euripides, Herc. fur. 162; ἐνθαδ' ὁ ἔλεγχος τοῦ πράγματος, Epictetus diss. 3, 10, 11; others): τῶν (or rather, πραγμάτων) οὐ βλεπομένων, that by which invisible things are proved (and we are convinced of their reality), Hebrews 11:1 (Vulg.argumentumnonapparentium (Tdf.rerumarg.nonparentum)); (others take the word here (in accordance with the preceding ὑπόστασις, which see) of the inward result of proving viz. a conviction; see Lünem, at the passage). 2. conviction (Augustine,convictio): πρός ἔλεγχον, for convicting one of his sinfulness, 2 Timothy 3:16 R G. (Euripides, Plato, Demosthenes, others; the Sept. chiefly for תּוכַחַת.) From elegcho; proof, conviction -- evidence, reproof. see GREEK elegcho Englishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 3:16 N-AMSGRK: διδασκαλίαν πρὸς ἐλεγμόν πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν KJV: doctrine, for reproof, for correction, INT: teaching for reproof for correction Hebrews 11:1 N-NMS Strong's Greek 1650 |
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