Strong's Lexicon elegchó: To convict, to reprove, to expose, to refute, to correct Original Word: ἐλέγχω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἔλεγξις (elegxis), meaning "reproof" or "conviction." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of reproof or conviction is יָכַח (yakach), Strong's Hebrew #3198, which means to decide, adjudge, or prove. Usage: The Greek verb ἐλέγχω (elegchó) primarily means to bring to light, to expose, or to convict. It is often used in the context of correcting or reproving someone by exposing their wrongdoing or error. In the New Testament, it carries the connotation of convincing someone of their sin or error, often with the aim of leading them to repentance and truth. This term is used both in the context of divine conviction by the Holy Spirit and human correction within the community of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public reproof and exposure of wrongdoing were common practices, often used to maintain social order and moral standards. In the Jewish tradition, reproof was seen as a necessary part of community life, aimed at restoring individuals to righteousness. The New Testament reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting the world of sin (John 16:8) and the responsibility of believers to gently correct one another (Galatians 6:1). HELPS Word-studies 1651 elégxō – properly, to convince with solid, compelling evidence, especially to expose (prove wrong, connect). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to expose, convict, reprove NASB Translation convict (2), convicted (2), convicts (1), expose (1), exposed (2), rebuke (1), refute (1), reprimanded (1), reprove (4), reproved (1), show...fault (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1651: ἐλέγχωἐλέγχω; future ἐλέγξω; 1 aorist infinitive ἐλέγξαι, imperative ἔλεγξον; (passive, present ἐλέγχομαι; 1 aorist ἐλεγχθην); the Sept. for הוכִיחַ; 1. to convict, refute, confute, generally with a suggestion of the shame of the person convicted ("ἐλέγχεινhateigentlichnichtdieBedeutung 'tadeln,schmähen,zurechtweisen,'welcheihmdieLexikazuschreiben,sondernbedeutetnichtsalsüberführen (Schmidt, chapter 4: § 12)): τινα, of crime, fault, or error; of sin, 1 Corinthians 14:24; ἐλεγχόμενοι ὑπό τοῦ νόμου ὡς παραβάται, James 2:9; ὑπό τῆς συνειδήσεως, John 8:9 R G (Philo, Works, ii., p. 649 (ed. Mang., vi. 203, Richter edition, fragment περί ἀναστάσεως καί κρίσεως) τό συνειδός ἔλεγχος ἀδέκαστος καί πάντων ἀψευδεστατος); followed by περί with the genitive of thing, John 8:46; John 16:8, and L T Tr WH in Jude 1:15 (Aristophanes, Plutarch, 574); contextually, by conviction to bring to light, to expose: τί, John 3:20, cf. 21; Ephesians 5:11, 13 (Aristophanes ecclesiastical 485; τά κρυπτά, Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 1, 68; ἐπιστάμενος, ὡς εἰ καί λαθοι ἡ ἐπιβουλή καί μή ἐλεγχθειη, Herodian, 3, 12, 11 (4th edition, Bekker); others); used of the exposure and confutation of false teachers of Christianity, Titus 1:9, 13; ταῦτα ἔλεγχε, utter these things by way of refutation, Titus 2:15. 2. to find fault with, correct; a. by word; to reprehend severely, chide, admonish, reprove: Jude 1:22 L T Tr text; 1 Timothy 5:20; 2 Timothy 4:2; τινα περί τίνος, Luke 3:19; contextually, to call to account, show one his fault, demand an explanation: τινα, from someone, Matthew 18:15. b. by deed; to chasten, punish (according to the translation of the Hebrew הוכִיחַ, Psalm 37:2 Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish -- convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:15 V-AMA-2SGRK: σου ὕπαγε ἔλεγξον αὐτὸν μεταξὺ NAS: , go and show him his fault in private; KJV: tell him his fault between thee INT: of you go reprove him between Luke 3:19 V-PPM/P-NMS John 3:20 V-ASP-3S John 8:46 V-PIA-3S John 16:8 V-FIA-3S 1 Corinthians 14:24 V-PIM/P-3S Ephesians 5:11 V-PMA-2P Ephesians 5:13 V-PPM/P-NNP 1 Timothy 5:20 V-PMA-2S 2 Timothy 4:2 V-AMA-2S Titus 1:9 V-PNA Titus 1:13 V-PMA-2S Titus 2:15 V-PMA-2S Hebrews 12:5 V-PPM/P-NMS James 2:9 V-PPM/P-NMP Jude 1:15 V-ANA Revelation 3:19 V-PIA-1S Strong's Greek 1651 |
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