ἔλεγχος
elenchos · reproof
Greek word · Strong’s number G1650 · appears 2 times in the Bible
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elenchos (ἔλεγχος) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “reproof”.
Proof that convinces, showing what is wrong.
How to say it
e·len·chos
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- What makes plain that something is true though unseen.
- Showing someone their error so they correct it.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
How it is translated
The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.
- proof ×1
- rebuke ×1
Related words
Comes from
Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.
Where it appears
- 2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness,
- Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen.