◄ 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; a showing off. Meaning: The term ἀπόδειξις refers to a demonstration, proof, or manifestation. It conveys the idea of presenting evidence or making something clear and evident. 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 ἀπόδειξις, the concept of demonstrating or proving something can be related to Hebrew terms such as יָכַח (yakach, Strong's 3198), which means "to prove" or "to reprove," and עֵדוּת (edut, Strong's 5715), meaning "testimony" or "witness." These terms similarly convey the idea of providing evidence or testimony to substantiate a claim or truth. Usage: In the New Testament, ἀπόδειξις is used to describe the act of demonstrating or proving something, often in the context of validating a message or truth. Context: The Greek term ἀπόδειξις appears in the New Testament in contexts where the demonstration of truth or the validation of a message is emphasized. It is used to describe the clear and evident presentation of facts or truths that substantiate a claim or teaching. This term underscores the importance of providing evidence or proof to support one's assertions, particularly in the context of the Christian faith. In 1 Corinthians 2:4, the Apostle Paul uses ἀπόδειξις to describe his preaching, which was not based on persuasive words of human wisdom but on a demonstration of the Spirit and of power. This highlights the reliance on divine power and the Holy Spirit to validate the message of the Gospel, rather than merely human rhetoric or argumentation. The concept of ἀπόδειξις is significant in the Christian faith as it emphasizes the need for the truth of the Gospel to be demonstrated not only through words but also through the power and work of the Holy Spirit. This demonstration serves as a testament to the authenticity and divine origin of the Christian message. 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.