ἐλέγχετε
elénchō
expose
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.
Ephesians 5:11 · Word #13
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 IMP 2P PL
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 | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | expose |
| Literal | reprove |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐλέγχω |
| Strong's | G1651 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1651-05
Expose and reprove
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing/continuous), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person plural — a command addressed to a group. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active imperative, 2nd person plural, calls for an ongoing or habitual command directed to multiple hearers. "Expose and reprove" preserves the root sense of bringing fault to light and correcting it, reflecting the active force of ἐλεγχ-. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
expose and reprove
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Expose and reprove' closely follows the dual force of ἐλέγχετε as described in the silex_definition and fits the imperative context. P1 is correct. |