Lexical Summary epideiknumi: To show, to demonstrate, to display Original Word: ἐπιδείκνυμι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance show. From epi and deiknuo; to exhibit (physically or mentally) -- shew. see GREEK epi see GREEK deiknuo HELPS Word-studies 1925 epideíknymi (from 1909 /epí, "on, fitting" and 1166 /deiknýō, "to show") – properly, show upon, i.e. demonstrating something in terms of its natural "spin-offs" (effects). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and deiknumi Definition to show, to prove NASB Translation demonstrating (1), point (1), show (4), showing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1925: ἐπιδείκνυμιἐπιδείκνυμι; 1 aorist ἐπέδειξα; (present middle ἐπιδεικνυμαι); to exhibit, show (as though for exposition or examination (Schmidt, chapter 127, 5); from Pindar, Herodotus down.); a. to bring forth to view: τί, Matthew 22:19; and Luke 20:24 Rec.; τί τίνι, Luke 24:40 R G; ἑαυτόν τίνι, Luke 17:14; to show i. e. bid to look at, τί τίνι, Matthew 24:1; to show i. e. furnish to be looked at, produce what may be looked at: σημεῖον, Matthew 16:1; Middle with the accusative of the thing, to display something belonging to oneself: χιτῶνας, the tunics as their own, Acts 9:39 (see Meyer). b. to prove, demonstrate, set forth to be known and acknowledged: Hebrews 6:17; followed by the accusative and the infinitive Acts 18:28. Topical Lexicon General Concept of Manifestation Strong’s Greek 1925 speaks of making something plain to view, whether by physical display, logical demonstration, or divine confirmation. In every occurrence the word underscores the movement from the unseen or unknown to the seen and acknowledged, inviting response from those who behold the evidence. Christ’s Encounters with Requests for Signs (Matthew 16:1; 24:1) Opponents and followers alike asked Jesus to “show” something. In Matthew 16:1 the Pharisees and Sadducees demand, “to show them a sign from heaven.” Their unbelief turns the verb into a test, exposing hearts more than validating Christ. In Matthew 24:1 the disciples, amazed at temple grandeur, want Jesus to behold what they see. The Lord redirects both episodes from outward spectacle to inward readiness, teaching that authentic faith discerns God’s revelation rather than dictating it. Proof and Persuasion in Apostolic Ministry (Acts 18:28) Apollos, “powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.” Here 1925 highlights reasoned exposition. The demonstration is not mere rhetoric; it rests on the prophetic witness fulfilled in Jesus. The verse models how scriptural clarity and Spirit-empowered argument persuade both mind and conscience. Demonstration of Compassion and Testimony (Acts 9:39; Luke 17:14) In Acts 9:39 the widows “showed” Peter the garments Dorcas had made, tangible evidence of a life of service that moved the apostle to seek her restoration. In Luke 17:14 Jesus instructs ten lepers, “Go, show yourselves to the priests,” linking healing with Mosaic law to secure their reintegration into covenant community. Both scenes join visible proof with compassionate ministry, underscoring that works of mercy embody the gospel’s power. Divine Assurance and the Oath of God (Hebrews 6:17) “God, wanting to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, confirmed it with an oath.” The verb conveys the Lord’s gracious condescension: He does not merely state His will; He demonstrates its certainty. This manifestation anchors hope, revealing a God who provides evidence suited to human weakness while never compromising His sovereign freedom. Symbolic Teaching and Instruction (Matthew 22:19) “Show Me the coin used for the tax.” By requesting the denarius, Jesus makes a concrete object lesson of allegiance and stewardship: “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” The act of showing becomes the doorway to doctrinal clarity, illustrating how visible tokens can frame spiritual truth. Theological Themes and Practical Implications 1. Revelation versus curiosity: Genuine faith receives what God chooses to display (Matthew 16:1). Reflections for Contemporary Ministry • Apologists should emulate Apollos—showing Christ from Scripture rather than relying on external spectacle. Forms and Transliterations επέδειξα επέδειξεν επιδεικνυμεναι επιδεικνύμεναι ἐπιδεικνύμεναι επιδεικνυμένην επιδεικνυς επιδεικνύς ἐπιδεικνὺς επιδειξαι επιδείξαι ἐπιδεῖξαι επιδειξατε επιδείξατε επιδείξατέ ἐπιδείξατε ἐπιδείξατέ επιδέκατα επιδέκατον επιδεκάτου επιδεκάτων επιδέξιον επιδέξιος epideiknumenai epideiknus epideiknymenai epideiknýmenai epideiknys epideiknỳs epideixai epideîxai epideixate epideíxate epideíxatéLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 16:1 V-ANAGRK: τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἐπιδεῖξαι αὐτοῖς NAS: Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign KJV: him that he would shew them INT: heaven to show them Matthew 22:19 V-AMA-2P Matthew 24:1 V-ANA Luke 17:14 V-AMA-2P Acts 9:39 V-PPM-NFP Acts 18:28 V-PPA-NMS Hebrews 6:17 V-ANA Strong's Greek 1925 |