ἔλεγξον
elegxon
reprove
of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish:--convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.
2 Timothy 4:2 · Word #7
Lexicon G1651
| Lemma | ἐλέγχω |
| Transliteration | elénchō |
| Strong's | G1651 |
| In-context | reprove |
| Literal | reprove-convict |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐλέγχω |
| Strong's | G1651 |
SIBI-P1 G1651-13
Expose-and-convict!
| Root | ἐλέγχω (elenchō) |
| Core Meanings | expose, convict, refute, bring to light, reprove |
| Semantic Range | to expose wrongdoing, to convict through evidence, to refute error, to reprove or rebuke, to bring hidden deeds into the light for correction |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical theology, ἐλέγχω expresses the act of uncovering sin or error so that truth prevails. It is used of prophetic rebuke, communal correction, and the Spirit’s work of convicting the world, highlighting the transformative power of truth revealed. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist active imperative, 2nd person singular (Gr,V,MAA2,,S,). The aorist imperative calls for a decisive or complete action; active voice; direct command addressed to one person. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb ἐλέγχω carries the sense of bringing hidden fault to light in order to convict or refute. Rendering it as "Expose-and-convict!" preserves this root idea of decisive exposure. The aorist active imperative, second person singular, is reflected as a direct, urgent command calling for a single, decisive act. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐλέγχω (expose, convict, refute, bring to light, reprove)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1651-01 |
elegche | Be exposing! |
G1651-02 |
elegchei | he/she/it is exposing-and-convicting |
G1651-03 |
elegchein | to be exposing-and-convicting |
Word Usage (17 occurrences of G1651)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:15 | ἔλεγξον | elegxon | |
| Luke 3:19 | ἐλεγχόμενος | elegchomenos | being reproved |
| John 3:20 | ἐλεγχθῇ | elegchthe | be exposed |