◄ 585. apodeixis ►
Strong's Lexicon apodeixis: Demonstration, proof, manifestation Original Word: ἀπόδειξις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apodeixis Pronunciation: ah-POH-dike-sis Phonetic Spelling: (ap-od'-ike-sis) Definition: Demonstration, proof, manifestation Meaning: demonstration, proof; a showing off. 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 Origin from apodeiknumi Definition a showing off, demonstration NASB Translation demonstration (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 585: ἀπόδειξις ἀπόδειξις, 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)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance demonstration. From apodeiknumi; manifestation -- demonstration. see GREEK apodeiknumi Forms and Transliterations αποδειξει αποδείξει ἀποδείξει apodeixei apodeíxei Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 2:4 N-DFS GRK: ἀλλ' ἐν ἀποδείξει πνεύματος καὶ NAS: of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit KJV: but in demonstration of the Spirit and INT: but in demonstration of [the] Spirit and Strong's Greek 585 1 Occurrence ἀποδείξει — 1 Occ.