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Lexicon :: Strong's G1651 - elegchō

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ἐλέγχω
Transliteration
elegchō (Key)
Pronunciation
el-eng'-kho
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain affinity
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:473,221

Trench's Synonyms: iv. ἐπιτιμάω, ἐλέγχω (αἰτία, ἔλεγχος).

Strong’s Definitions

ἐλέγχω elénchō, el-eng'-kho; of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish:—convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's G1651 in the following manner: reprove (6x), rebuke (5x), convince (4x), tell (one's) fault (1x), convict (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's G1651 in the following manner: reprove (6x), rebuke (5x), convince (4x), tell (one's) fault (1x), convict (1x).

  1. to convict, refute, confute

    1. generally with a suggestion of shame of the person convicted

    2. by conviction to bring to the light, to expose

  2. to find fault with, correct

    1. by word

      1. to reprehend severely, chide, admonish, reprove

      2. to call to account, show one his fault, demand an explanation

    2. by deed

      1. to chasten, to punish

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλέγχω elénchō, el-eng'-kho; of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish:—convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.
STRONGS G1651:
ἐλέγχω; future ἐλέγξω; 1 aorist infinitive ἐλέγξαι, imperative ἔλεγξον; (passive, present ἐλέγχομαι; 1 aorist ἐλεγχθην); the Sept. for הוכִיחַ;
1. to convict, refute, confute, generally with a suggestion of the shame of the person convicted ("ἐλέγχειν hat eigentlich nicht die Bedeutung ' tadeln, schmähen, zurechtweisen,' welche ihm die Lexika zuschreiben, sondern bedeutet nichts als überführen" (Schmidt, chapter 4: § 12)): τινα, of crime, fault, or error; of sin, 1 Corinthians 14:24; ἐλεγχόμενοι ὑπό τοῦ νόμου ὡς παραβάται, James 2:9; ὑπό τῆς συνειδήσεως, John 8:9 R G (Philo, Works, ii., p. 649 (ed. Mang., vi. 203, Richter edition, fragment περί ἀναστάσεως καί κρίσεως) τό συνειδός ἔλεγχος ἀδέκαστος καί πάντων ἀψευδεστατος); followed by περί with the genitive of thing, John 8:46; John 16:8, and L T Tr WH in Jude 1:15 (Aristophanes, Plutarch, 574); contextually, by conviction to bring to light, to expose: τί, John 3:20, cf. 21; Ephesians 5:11, 13 (Aristophanes ecclesiastical 485; τά κρυπτά, Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 1, 68; ἐπιστάμενος, ὡς εἰ καί λαθοι ἡ ἐπιβουλή καί μή ἐλεγχθειη, Herodian, 3, 12, 11 (4th edition, Bekker); others); used of the exposure and confutation of false teachers of Christianity, Titus 1:9, 13; ταῦτα ἔλεγχε, utter these things by way of refutation, Titus 2:15.
2. to find fault with, correct;
a. by word; to reprehend severely, chide, admonish, reprove: Jude 1:22 L T Tr text; 1 Timothy 5:20; 2 Timothy 4:2; τινα περί τίνος, Luke 3:19; contextually, to call to account, show one his fault, demand an explanation: τινα, from someone, Matthew 18:15.
b. by deed; to chasten, punish (according to the translation of the Hebrew הוכִיחַ, Psalm 37:2 (Ps. 38:2), etc.; Wis. 12:2): Hebrews 12:5 (from Proverbs 3:11); Revelation 3:19. (On this word cf. J. C. Hare, The Mission of the Comforter, note L; Trench, § iv. Compare: ἐξ-, δια-κατ-(-μαἰ).)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
37:2; 38:2
Proverbs
3:11
Matthew
18:15
Luke
3:19
John
3:20; 3:21; 8:9; 8:46; 16:8
1 Corinthians
14:24
Ephesians
5:11; 5:13
1 Timothy
5:20
2 Timothy
4:2
Titus
1:9; 1:13; 2:15
Hebrews
12:5
James
2:9
Jude
1:15; 1:22
Revelation
3:19

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1651 matches the Greek ἐλέγχω (elegchō),
which occurs 49 times in 48 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 21:25

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 21:25 - Then Abraham rebuked Abimelech because of a well of water which Abimelech’s servants had seized.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 31:37

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:37 - “Although you have searched all my things, what part of your household things have you found? Set it here before my brethren and your brethren, that they may judge between us both!

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 31:42

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:42 - “Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:5 - “or all that about which he has sworn falsely. He shall restore its full value, add one-fifth more to it, and give it to whomever it belongs, on the day of his trespass offering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 19:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 19:17 - ‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 7:14 - “I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 12:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:17 - And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, “If you have come peaceably to me to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if to betray me to my enemies, since there is no wrong in my hands, may the God of our fathers look and bring judgment.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:21 - He permitted no man to do them wrong;
Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 26:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 26:20 - And Azariah the chief priest and all the priests looked at him, and there, on his forehead, he was leprous; so they thrust him out of that place. Indeed he also hurried to get out, because the LORD had struck him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:17 - “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects;
Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:33 - Nor is there any mediator between us,
Who may lay his hand on us both.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:3 - But I would speak to the Almighty,
And I desire to reason with God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:10 - He will surely rebuke you
If you secretly show partiality.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15 - Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.
Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:3 - Should he reason with unprofitable talk,
Or by speeches with which he can do no good?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:6 - Your own mouth condemns you, and not I;
Yes, your own lips testify against you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:4 - “Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you,
And enters into judgment with you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:12 - I paid close attention to you;
And surely not one of you convinced Job,
Or answered his words—

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:19 - “Man is also chastened with pain on his bed,
And with strong pain in many of his bones,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 40:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:2 - “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 40:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:4 - “Behold, I am vile;
What shall I answer You?
I lay my hand over my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:1 - To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp.[fn] A Psalm of David.

O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:1 - A Psalm of David. To bring to remembrance.

O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your wrath,
Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:8 - I will not rebuke you for your sacrifices
Or your burnt offerings,
Which are continually before Me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:21 - These things you have done, and I kept silent;
You thought that I was altogether like you;
But I will rebuke you,
And set them in order before your eyes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:10 - He who instructs the nations, shall He not correct,
He who teaches man knowledge?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:14 - He permitted no one to do them wrong;
Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:5 - Let the righteous strike me;
It shall be a kindness.
And let him rebuke me;
It shall be as excellent oil;
Let my head not refuse it.

For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:11 - My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD,
Nor detest His correction;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7 - “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:10 - He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:17 - The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:25 - But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:23 - He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:6 - Do not add to His words,
Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 2:4 - He shall judge between the nations,
And rebuke many people;
They shall beat their swords into plowshares,
And their spears into pruning hooks;
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
Neither shall they learn war anymore.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 11:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:3 - His delight is in the fear of the LORD,
And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes,
Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 11:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:4 - But with righteousness He shall judge the poor,
And decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:21 - Who make a man an offender by a word,
And lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate,
And turn aside the just by empty words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:19 - Your own wickedness will correct you,
And your backslidings will rebuke you.
Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing
That you have forsaken the LORD your God,
And the fear of Me is not in you,”
Says the Lord GOD of hosts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 3:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 3:26 - “I will make your tongue cling to the roof of your mouth, so that you shall be mute and not be one to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious house.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 4:4 - “Now let no man contend, or rebuke another;
For your people are like those who contend with the priest.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:10 - They hate the one who rebukes in the gate,
And they abhor the one who speaks uprightly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:12 - Are You not from everlasting,
O LORD my God, my Holy One?
We shall not die.
O LORD, You have appointed them for judgment;
O Rock, You have marked them for correction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hag 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxHag 2:14 - Then Haggai answered and said, “ ‘So is this people, and so is this nation before Me,’ says the LORD, ‘and so is every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.
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