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ἔνδειξις

éndeixis

G1732 noun

SILEX Entry

Root ἐνδεικ- to show, to indicate, to point out, to make evident

Definition

Indication, evidence, demonstration; the act or process of making something known or manifest. In various contexts, primarily denotes a sign, evidence, or clear proof of something—whether it be a factual reality, a quality (such as righteousness or judgment), or a social or legal status. Can refer to a visible or concrete manifestation that serves to confirm or demonstrate a reality or claim, ranging from an internal assurance to an external proof or display. Also used for a formal demonstration in legal or rhetorical contexts.

Semantic Range

indication, evidence, proof, demonstration, showing forth, manifestation, declaration, token (as signifying something), formal presentation of proof (legal or rhetorical)

Root / Etymology

Formed from the verb ἐνδείκνυμι ('to point out, show, demonstrate, indicate'), with the noun-forming suffix -σις indicating the act, result, or process of the verb. Thus, ἔνδειξις means 'indication, demonstration' as that which is shown, pointed out, or made evident.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἔνδειξις was used primarily in rhetorical and judicial contexts for demonstration, proof, or presentation of evidence, and could refer to both the process and the result of proving a point. In Hellenistic and Koine usage, the word maintains this sense of 'evidence' or 'demonstration,' sometimes with a nuance of formal or official proof (e.g., a sign or token presented for verification). In the Septuagint and New Testament, it generally refers to evidence, a manifestation, or a concrete sign pointing to a larger reality—such as a demonstration of righteousness (Romans 3:25), or a sign of God's justice. English translations often render it as 'proof', 'evidence', 'demonstration', or 'manifestation', but some contexts may restrict its sense to a specific type of indication or formal proof. Distinct from σημεῖον (sign) which emphasizes a miraculous or symbolic sign, ἔνδειξις stresses demonstration or evidence, especially as pertains to reasoned or legal proof rather than miraculous sign.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἐνδείκνυμι; indication (abstractly):--declare, evident token, proof.

Root Family

ἔνδειξις (endeixis) — indication, evidence, demonstration, proof, manifestation

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G1732-01 ἔνδειξιν endeixin N ACC F SG a demonstration 3
G1732-02 ἔνδειξις endeixis N NOM F SG sign demonstration 1

Occurrences in Scripture

4 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G1732-01 Romans 3:25 ἔνδειξιν endeixin N ACC F SG a demonstration
G1732-01 Romans 3:26 ἔνδειξιν endeixin N ACC F SG a demonstration
G1732-01 2 Corinthians 8:24 ἔνδειξιν endeixin N ACC F SG a demonstration
G1732-02 Philippians 1:28 ἔνδειξις endeixis N NOM F SG sign demonstration
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