◄ 5039. tekmérion ►
Strong's Lexicon tekmérion: Proof, evidence, convincing proof Original Word: τεκμήριον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: tekmérion Pronunciation: tek-MAY-ree-on Phonetic Spelling: (tek-may'-ree-on) Definition: a sign, certain proof. Meaning: A "proof" or "evidence" that is certain and convincing; a decisive demonstration or indication. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τεκμαίρομαι (tekmaíromai), meaning "to judge" or "to conclude." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τεκμήριον, the concept of providing evidence or proof can be related to Hebrew terms such as עֵדוּת (edut, Strong's 5715), meaning "testimony" or "witness," and אוֹת (oth, Strong's 226), meaning "sign" or "token." These terms similarly convey the idea of providing confirmation or validation of a truth claim within the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term τεκμήριον is used in the New Testament to denote a clear and undeniable proof or evidence, particularly in the context of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Context: The Greek word τεκμήριον appears in the New Testament in Acts 1:3, where it is used to describe the convincing proofs of Jesus' resurrection. The passage states, "After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a span of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3, BSB). In this context, τεκμήριον underscores the certainty and reliability of the evidence for the resurrection, which is foundational to the Christian faith. The use of this term highlights the tangible and undeniable nature of the appearances of the risen Christ to His disciples, serving as a cornerstone for the apostolic witness and the early church's proclamation of the gospel. The concept of τεκμήριον emphasizes the importance of faith being grounded in historical and verifiable events, reinforcing the truth claims of Christianity. HELPS Word-studies 5039 tekmḗrion – properly, a marker (sign-post) supplying indisputable information, "marking something off" as unmistakable (irrefutable). "The word is akin to tekmor a 'fixed boundary, goal, end'; hence fixed or sure" (WS, 221). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from a prim. word tekmar (a mark, sign) Definition a sure sign NASB Translation convincing proofs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5039: τεκμήριον τεκμήριον, τεκμηριου, τό (from τεκμαίρω to show or prove by sure signs; from τέκμαρ a sign), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, that from which something is surely and plainly known; an indubitable evidence, a proof (Hesychius τεκμήριον. σημεῖον ἀληθές): Acts 1:3 (Wis. 5:11; 3Macc. 3:24). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance infallible proof. Neuter of a presumed derivative of tekmar (a goal or fixed limit); a token (as defining a fact), i.e. Criterion of certainty -- infallible proof. Forms and Transliterations τεκμηριοις τεκμηρίοις tekmeriois tekmeríois tekmēriois tekmēríois Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 1:3 N-DNP GRK: ἐν πολλοῖς τεκμηρίοις δι' ἡμερῶν NAS: by many convincing proofs, appearing KJV: many infallible proofs, being seen INT: with many proofs during days Strong's Greek 5039 1 Occurrence τεκμηρίοις — 1 Occ.