ἔλεγξιν
élenxis
rebuke
A demonstrating of error or guilt, reproving or exposing wrongdoing through argument, evidence, or correction; more broadly, the act of refuting, convicting, or censuring, especially in moral or ethical contexts. In literary and rhetorical usage, refers to the process or outcome of making a fault or transgression clear, often with the implication of urging amendment or correction. Semantic range includes logical refutation, public censure, and personal rebuke.
2 Peter 2:16 · Word #1
Lexicon G1649
| Lemma | ἔλεγξις |
| Transliteration | élenxis |
| Strong's | G1649 |
| Definition | A demonstrating of error or guilt, reproving or exposing wrongdoing through argument, evidence, or correction; more broadly, the act of refuting, convicting, or censuring, especially in moral or ethical contexts. In literary and rhetorical usage, refers to the process or outcome of making a fault or transgression clear, often with the implication of urging amendment or correction. Semantic range includes logical refutation, public censure, and personal rebuke. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rebuke |
| Literal | rebuke |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔλεγξις |
| Strong's | G1649 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1649-01
a convicting refutation
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS); a verbal noun denoting the act or process of exposing or convicting. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the root sense of ἐλεγχ- as exposing and convicting through demonstrated proof. As an accusative feminine singular noun, it denotes a single act or instance of such convicting refutation. |
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