ἔλεγχος
elenchos (élenchos)
/el'-eng-khos/
“reproof”
Primary meaning: reproof. Strong's: proof, conviction. Lexical nuances: reproof : II Ti 3:16 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G1651 (ἐλέγχω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
evidencereproof
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: H8433 -> ἔλεγχος (reproof)
Key Biblical Occurrences (1)
Foundational passages where ἔλεγχος (elenchos) carries significant theological or narrative weight.