ἐλέγχει
elénchō
convicts
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.
John 8:46 · Word #4
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 IND 3P SG
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 | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | convicts |
| Literal | convicts-reproves |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐλέγχω |
| Strong's | G1651 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1651-02
exposes
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing/action in progress), active voice, indicative mood, third person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, third person singular, denotes an ongoing or characteristic action: "he/she/it exposes." "Exposes" preserves the core root sense of bringing fault to light, encompassing conviction and reproof within its semantic range. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
exposes
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately conveys the Greek sense of making something known or revealed, especially in legal or moral exposure. |