Strong's Lexicon apodeixis: Demonstration, proof, manifestation Original Word: ἀπόδειξις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀποδείκνυμι (apodeiknumi), meaning "to show forth" or "to demonstrate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apodeixis," the concept of demonstrating or proving is present in Hebrew thought, often associated with terms like אוֹת (oth, meaning "sign" or "miracle") and מוֹפֵת (mopheth, meaning "wonder" or "miracle"). Usage: The term "apodeixis" refers to a demonstration or proof, often used in the context of providing evidence or a clear display of something. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the manifestation of spiritual truths or the power of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "apodeixis" was a term commonly used in rhetoric and philosophy to describe a logical demonstration or proof. Philosophers and orators would use "apodeixis" to present arguments that were clear and convincing. In the context of the New Testament, this term takes on a spiritual dimension, emphasizing the demonstration of God's power and truth through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the apostles. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 585 apódeiksis – demonstration of proof. See 584 (apodeiknymi). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apodeiknumi Definition a showing off, demonstration NASB Translation demonstration (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 585: ἀπόδειξιςἀπόδειξις, ἀποδείξεως, ἡ (ἀποδείκνυμι, which see) (from Herodotus down); a. a making manifest, showing forth. b. a demonstration, proof: ἀπόδειξις πνεύματος καί δυνάμεως a proof by the Spirit and power of God, operating in me, and stirring in the minds of my hearers the most holy emotions and thus persuading them, 1 Corinthians 2:4 (contextually opposed to proof by rhetorical arts and philosophic arguments — the sense in which the Greek philosophers use the word; (see Heinrici, Corinthierbr. i., p. 103f)). From apodeiknumi; manifestation -- demonstration. see GREEK apodeiknumi |
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