ἐλέγχειν
elénchō
to refute
To expose, bring to light, or demonstrate fault through argument or evidence; to reprove, correct, or show someone their error or wrongdoing. The term encompasses both the act of exposing error (often in a judicial or rhetorical setting) and the correction or moral rebuke that follows. In extended usage, can denote to convince or persuade one of their fault, to refute or confute an argument, or (in moral/religious contexts) to bring about recognition of guilt or wrongdoing.
Titus 1:9 · Word #21
Lexicon G1651
| Lemma | ἐλέγχω |
| Transliteration | elénchō |
| Strong's | G1651 |
| Definition | To expose, bring to light, or demonstrate fault through argument or evidence; to reprove, correct, or show someone their error or wrongdoing. The term encompasses both the act of exposing error (often in a judicial or rhetorical setting) and the correction or moral rebuke that follows. In extended usage, can denote to convince or persuade one of their fault, to refute or confute an argument, or (in moral/religious contexts) to bring about recognition of guilt or wrongdoing. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to refute |
| Literal | to-convict/refute |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐλέγχω |
| Strong's | G1651 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1651-03
to expose and convict
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense (imperfective aspect), active voice, infinitive mood; denotes the ongoing or general action of exposing or convicting. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive conveys the verbal action in an ongoing or general sense, best expressed in English as "to expose and convict," preserving both the revelatory and judicial/moral force of the root ἐλεγχ-. The rendering reflects the act of bringing fault to light and proving wrongdoing. |
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