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Lexicon :: Strong's G1650 - elegchos

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ἔλεγχος
Transliteration
elegchos (Key)
Pronunciation
el'-eng-khos
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:476,221

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

Strong’s Definitions

†ἔλεγχος élenchos, el'-eng-khos; from G1651; proof, conviction:—evidence, reproof.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G1650 in the following manner: reproof (1x), evidence (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G1650 in the following manner: reproof (1x), evidence (1x).

  1. a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested

  2. conviction

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†ἔλεγχος élenchos, el'-eng-khos; from G1651; proof, conviction:—evidence, reproof.
STRONGS G1650:
ἔλεγχος, -ου, ὁ, (ἐλέγχω);
1. a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested, (τὸ πρᾶγμα τὸν ἔλεγχον δώσει, Demosthenes 44, 15 [i. e. in Phil. 1, 15]; τῆς εὐψυχίας, Euripides, Herc. fur. 162; ἐνθάδ’ ὁ ἔλεγχος τοῦ πράγματος, Epictetus diss. 3, 10, 11; others): τῶν [or rather, πραγμάτων] οὐ βλεπομένων, that by which invisible things are proved (and we are convinced of their reality), Hebrews 11:1 (Vulg. argumentum non apparentium [Tdf. rerum arg. non parentum]); [others take the word here (in accordance with the preceding ὑπόστασις, which see) of the inward result of proving viz. a conviction; see Lünem, at the passage].
2. conviction (Augustine, convictio): πρὸς ἔλεγχον, for convicting one of his sinfulness, 2 Timothy 3:16 R G. (Euripides, Plato, Demosthenes, others; Sept. chiefly for תּוכַחַת.)

Related entry:
ἐλεγμός, οῦ, ὁ, (ἐλέγχω), correction, reproof, censure: 2 Tim 3:16 L T Tr WH for R G ἔλεγχον. (Sir 21:6; Sir 35:17(Sir 32:17)), etc.; for תּוכַחַת chastisement, punishment, 2 Kings 19:3; Psalm 149:7; [Isaiah 37:3; etc.]. Not found in secular writings).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Timothy
3:16
Hebrews
11:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1650 matches the Greek ἔλεγχος (elegchos),
which occurs 23 times in 23 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:26 - Neither will your reproof cause me to cease my words, for neither will I endure the sound of your speech.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:6 - But hear ye the reasoning of my mouth, and attend to the judgment of my lips.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:21 - Oh that a man might plead before the Lord, even as the son of man with his neighbour!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:4 - And I would plead my own cause, and he would fill my mouth with arguments.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:7 - for truth and reproof are from him; and he would bring forth my judgment to an end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:14 - (LXX 72:14) For I was plagued all the day, and my reproof was every morning.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:23 - Behold, I will bring forth to you the utterance of my breath, and I will instruct you in my speech.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:25 - but ye set at nought my counsels, and disregarded my reproofs;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:30 - neither would they attend to my counsels, but derided my reproofs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:12 - and thou shalt say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart avoided reproofs!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:23 - For the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light; a way of life; reproof also and correction:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1 - He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:18 - Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:10 - The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:32 - He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that minds reproofs loves his soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17 - The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:5 - Open reproofs are better than secret love.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:13 - He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: but he that blames himself shall be loved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:1 - A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15 - Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:14 - And I will break down the wall which ye have plastered, and it shall fall; and I will lay it on the ground, and its foundations shall be discovered, and it shall fall; and ye shall be consumed with rebukes: and ye shall know that I am the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHos 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 5:9 - Ephraim has come to nought in the days of reproof: in the tribes of Israel I have shown faithful dealings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:1 - I will stand upon my watch, and mount upon the rock, and watch to see what he will say by me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
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