Strong's Lexicon diakatelegchomai: To thoroughly refute, to confute, to convict completely. Original Word: διακατελέγχομαι Word Origin: From the preposition διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and the verb καταλέγχω (katalegchō, meaning "to convict" or "to refute"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διακατελέγχομαι, the concept of refuting or convicting can be related to Hebrew terms such as יָכַח (yakach, Strong's H3198), which means "to reprove" or "to correct." Usage: The verb διακατελέγχομαι is used to describe the act of thoroughly refuting or convicting someone in a debate or argument. It implies a comprehensive and decisive demonstration of the truth, leaving no room for doubt or objection. This term is often used in contexts where a strong and clear argument is made to expose falsehood or error. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and debate were highly valued skills. Philosophers and teachers often engaged in public debates to demonstrate their knowledge and to persuade others of their viewpoints. The ability to thoroughly refute an opponent's argument was considered a mark of intellectual prowess and authority. In the context of early Christianity, such skills were important for defending the faith against false teachings and for proclaiming the truth of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies 1246 diakatelég 1246/diakatelég NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia, kata and elegchó Definition to confute completely NASB Translation refuted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1246: διακατελέγχομαιδιακατελέγχομαι: imperfect διακατηλεγχομην; to confute with rivalry and effort or in a contest (on this use of the preposition διά in compos. cf. Herm. ad Vig., p. 854; (others give it here the sense of completeness; see διά, C. 2)): with the dative of person (Winers Grammar, § 31, 1 f.; Buttmann, 177 (154)); not found except in Acts 18:28 (R. V. powerfully confuted). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance convince. Middle voice from dia and a compound of kata and elegcho; to prove downright, i.e. Confute -- convince. see GREEK dia see GREEK kata see GREEK elegcho Forms and Transliterations διακατηλεγχετο διακατηλέγχετο διακενής διακένω διακλέπτεται διακλών διακομίσαντες διεκλέπτετο διεκόμισαν diakatelencheto diakateléncheto diakatēlencheto diakatēlénchetoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 18:28 V-IIM/P-3SGRK: τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις διακατηλέγχετο δημοσίᾳ ἐπιδεικνὺς NAS: for he powerfully refuted the Jews KJV: he mightily convinced the Jews, INT: the Jews he refuted publicly showing |
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