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ἐνδείκνυμι

endeíknymi

G1731 verb

SILEX Entry

Root δεικ- to show, to make manifest, to demonstrate

Definition

To show or demonstrate, especially by actions or evidence; to make manifest, display, or prove by presenting evidence or acts. The term commonly conveys a sense of clearly exhibiting a fact, quality, or characteristic, either to oneself or to others, often to establish proof or clarify a situation. In specific contexts, it may also carry the nuance of instructively pointing out or attesting to something's reality.

Semantic Range

to show outwardly, to display, to demonstrate by action, to manifest, to prove by conduct or evidence, to make clear, to produce proof of, to indicate

Root / Etymology

From the preposition ἐν ('in, into, by') and the verb δεικνύω/resultative form δείκνυμι ('to show, point out'). ἐν- serves as a prefix intensifying or specifying the act of showing as being performed 'in', 'among,' or 'by (means of)' some medium, often implying an evidentiary or demonstrative aspect.

Historical & Contextual Notes

ἐνδείκνυμι enters Koine usage from earlier Greek, where it retained the core meaning 'to demonstrate or display.' In legal contexts, it referred to producing evidence or testifying to support a case. In the Septuagint, it translates Hebrew terms relating to demonstrating mercy, judgment, or proof, often with a sense of manifesting qualities in action. In the New Testament, the term is used both for positive actions (demonstrating love or faith) and negative ones (making manifest a fault), typically emphasizing the visibility or evidentiary aspect of the act. English translations such as 'show', 'demonstrate', or 'prove' may not always capture the manifested-through-action nuance; especially, 'show' can be too broad or ambiguous. The verb is distinct from ἀποδείκνυμι ('to prove, to make manifest through formal argument or evidence'), as ἐνδείκνυμι often emphasizes showing through concrete deeds or situations rather than abstract reasoning.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἐν and δεικνύω; to indicate (by word or act):--do, show (forth).

Root Family

ἐνδείκνυμι (endeiknymi) — to show, to make manifest, to demonstrate

Word Forms

9 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G1731-06 ἐνδείξηται endeixetai V AOR MID SUBJ 3P SG He might show might demonstrate for oneself 2
G1731-02 ἐνδεικνυμένους endeiknumenous V PRS MID PTCP ACC M PL showing demonstrating themselves 2
G1731-04 ἐνδείκνυσθαι endeiknusthai V PRS MID INF to demonstrate oneself 1
G1731-03 ἐνδείκνυνται endeiknuntai V PRS MID IND 3P PL they are demonstrating themselves 1
G1731-01 ἐνδεικνύμενοι endeiknumenoi V PRS MID PTCP NOM M PL demonstrating themselves 1
G1731-08 ἐνεδείξασθε enedeixasthe V AOR MID IND 2P PL you demonstrated yourselves 1
G1731-07 ἐνδείξωμαι endeixomai V AOR MID SUBJ 1P SG I might demonstrate 1
G1731-05 ἐνδείξασθαι endeixasthai V AOR MID INF to demonstrate for oneself 1
G1731-09 ἐνεδείξατο enedeixato V AOR MID IND 3P SG did demonstrated for himself 1

Occurrences in Scripture

11 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G1731-03 Romans 2:15 ἐνδείκνυνται endeiknuntai V PRS MID IND 3P PL they are demonstrating themselves
G1731-07 Romans 9:17 ἐνδείξωμαι endeixomai V AOR MID SUBJ 1P SG I might demonstrate
G1731-05 Romans 9:22 ἐνδείξασθαι endeixasthai V AOR MID INF to demonstrate for oneself
G1731-01 2 Corinthians 8:24 ἐνδεικνύμενοι endeiknumenoi V PRS MID PTCP NOM M PL demonstrating themselves
G1731-06 Ephesians 2:7 ἐνδείξηται endeixetai V AOR MID SUBJ 3P SG He might show might demonstrate for oneself
G1731-06 1 Timothy 1:16 ἐνδείξηται endeixetai V AOR MID SUBJ 3P SG might show might demonstrate for oneself
G1731-09 2 Timothy 4:14 ἐνεδείξατο enedeixato V AOR MID IND 3P SG did demonstrated for himself
G1731-02 Titus 2:10 ἐνδεικνυμένους endeiknumenous V PRS MID PTCP ACC M PL showing demonstrating themselves
G1731-02 Titus 3:2 ἐνδεικνυμένους endeiknumenous V PRS MID PTCP ACC M PL showing demonstrating themselves
G1731-08 Hebrews 6:10 ἐνεδείξασθε enedeixasthe V AOR MID IND 2P PL you demonstrated yourselves
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