Original Word: ἔλεγχος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: elegchos
Pronunciation: eh'-len-khos
Phonetic Spelling: (el'-eng-khos)
Definition: Reproof, conviction, evidence, proof
Meaning: a proof, possibly: a persuasion; reproof.

evidence, reproof.

From elegcho; proof, conviction -- evidence, reproof.

see GREEK elegcho

Cognate: 1650 élegxos (a masculine noun) – inner conviction focuses on God confirming His inbirthing of faith ("the internal persuasion from Him," see 4102 /pístis). See 1651 (elegxō).

Word Origin
from elegchó
Definition
a proof, test
NASB Translation
conviction (1).

STRONGS NT 1650: ἔλεγχος

ἔλεγχος, ἐλέγχου, ὁ (ἐλέγχω);

1. a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested (τό πρᾶγμα τόν ἔλεγχον δώσει, Demosthenes 44, 15 (i. e. in Philippians 1:15); τῆς εὐψυχίας, Euripides, Herc. fur. 162; ἐνθαδ' 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.argumentumnonapparentium (Tdf.rerumarg.nonparentum)); (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): πρός ἔλεγχον, for convicting one of his sinfulness, 2 Timothy 3:16 R G. (Euripides, Plato, Demosthenes, others; the Sept. chiefly for תּוכַחַת.)

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐλέγχω (elegchō), which means "to convict," "to refute," or "to expose."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of ἔλεγχος in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of reproof, correction, and conviction. Some corresponding Hebrew entries include:
• Strong's Hebrew 3198 (יָכַח, yakach): Often translated as "to reprove" or "to correct," this term is used in contexts where God or His prophets bring correction or judgment.
• Strong's Hebrew 8433 (תּוֹכַחַת, tokachath): Meaning "reproof" or "rebuke," this noun is used in the context of moral or spiritual correction, similar to the Greek ἔλεγχος.

These entries highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testament concepts of divine correction and the role of evidence and conviction in the life of faith.

Usage: The word ἔλεγχος is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of evidence or conviction, particularly in relation to faith and moral correction. It appears in contexts where the truth is being established or where a moral or spiritual correction is being made.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: In the New Testament, ἔλεγχος is used to describe the process by which truth is established or demonstrated, often leading to a conviction of sin or a deeper understanding of faith. It is closely associated with the work of the Holy Spirit in convicting individuals of sin and righteousness.
• Key Scripture: One of the most notable uses of ἔλεγχος is found in Hebrews 11:1, where it is translated as "conviction" in the Berean Standard Bible: "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the conviction of what we do not see." Here, ἔλεγχος is used to describe the inner certainty and evidence of things not visible, highlighting the role of faith in perceiving spiritual realities.
• Theological Implications: The concept of ἔλεγχος underscores the importance of evidence and conviction in the life of a believer. It suggests that faith is not blind but is based on a firm conviction of unseen truths. Additionally, ἔλεγχος involves the moral and spiritual correction that comes from being confronted with the truth, leading to repentance and growth in righteousness.
• Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to seek the ἔλεγχος of the Holy Spirit in their lives, allowing themselves to be guided and corrected by the truth of God's Word. This involves being open to reproof and willing to change in response to divine conviction.

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