Strong's Lexicon apodeiknumi: To show, to demonstrate, to prove, to exhibit Original Word: ἀποδείκνυμι Word Origin: From ἀπό (apo, meaning "from") and δείκνυμι (deiknumi, meaning "to show" or "to point out") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apodeiknumi," the concept of demonstrating or proving is present in Hebrew thought, often expressed through verbs like יָדַע (yada, "to know") or הוֹכִיחַ (hokhiach, "to prove" or "to reprove"). Usage: The Greek verb "apodeiknumi" primarily means to show forth or to demonstrate something clearly. It is used in the New Testament to convey the act of proving or making something evident, often in the context of demonstrating truth or authenticity. This verb implies a clear and convincing presentation of evidence or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and demonstration of truth were highly valued, especially in legal and philosophical contexts. The ability to "show" or "prove" something was crucial in debates, legal proceedings, and philosophical discussions. The use of "apodeiknumi" in the New Testament reflects this cultural emphasis on evidence and clarity, particularly in the context of the early Christian mission to demonstrate the truth of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies 584 apodeíknymi (from 575 /apó, "separated from" and 1166 /deiknýō, "to show") – properly, exhibit (literally, "show from"), demonstrating that something is what it "claims to be" (WS, 226). 584 (apodeiknymi) connects "claim to basis." Hence the ancient Greek philosophers used this term for "putting forth certain proof" (Abbott-Smith). [In the papyri, 584 (apodeíknymi) sometimes means openly declare someone has been appointed to public office.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and deiknumi Definition to bring out, show forth, declare NASB Translation attested (1), displaying (1), exhibited (1), prove (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 584: ἀποδείκνυμιἀποδείκνυμι; 1 aorist ἀπέδειξα; perfect passive participle ἀποδεδειγμένος; (frequent in Greek writings from Pindar Nem. 6, 80 down); 1. properly, to point away from oneself, to point out, show forth; to expose to view, exhibit (Herodotus 3, 122 and often): 1 Corinthians 4:9. Hence, 2. to declare: τινα, to show, prove what kind of a person anyone is, Acts 2:22 (where manuscript D gives the gloss (δεδοκιμ)ἀσμενον); 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (Lachmann marginal reading ἀποδειγνυοντα). to prove by arguments, demonstrate: Acts 25:7. Cf. Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part iv., p. 16f. From apo and deiknuo; to show off, i.e. Exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. Accredit -- (ap-)prove, set forth, shew. see GREEK apo see GREEK deiknuo Englishman's Concordance Acts 2:22 V-RPM/P-AMSGRK: Ναζωραῖον ἄνδρα ἀποδεδειγμένον ἀπὸ τοῦ NAS: a man attested to you by God KJV: of Nazareth, a man approved of God INT: Nazareth a man set forth by Acts 25:7 V-ANA 1 Corinthians 4:9 V-AIA-3S 2 Thessalonians 2:4 V-PPA-AMS Strong's Greek 584 |
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