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ἐπιδείκνυμι

epideíknymi

G1925 verb

SILEX Entry

Root δεικνυ- to show, to make visible, to point out, to demonstrate

Definition

To display, demonstrate, or make evident (something) to others, either by exhibiting physically or by providing evidence; to show or point out, often with an emphasis on making something clear, manifest, or publicly known. Can be used of showing objects, qualities, actions, or arguments in such a way as to convince, explain, or prove.

Semantic Range

to display, to exhibit, to show outwardly, to demonstrate, to evidence, to make clear, to explain by example, to prove, to point out publicly

Root / Etymology

From ἐπί ('upon, over') and δείκνυμι ('to show, make visible'). The prefix ἐπί intensifies or directs the showing toward an audience or surface, thus forming a verb meaning 'to display' or 'to demonstrate.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἐπιδείκνυμι is predominantly used in rhetorical, educational, and everyday contexts to denote showing or explaining something—with an element of making something visible or unmistakable. In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, including the Septuagint and New Testament, the verb retains the core sense of 'demonstrating' or 'displaying,' often with a nuance of proof, vindication, or illustration (i.e., to make something evident to others, whether a fact, a virtue, or an ability). In rhetorical contexts, it can involve argumentation or exemplification. In narrative, it may focus on miraculously or authoritatively making a reality manifest (such as showing wounds, demonstrating authority, or providing evidence for a claim). English translations (e.g., 'show,' 'demonstrate,' 'prove,' 'display') sometimes underrepresent the intentionality and evidentiary force of the Greek. In contrast to related verbs such as δεικνύω (to show) or ἀποδείκνυμι (to prove, display as true), ἐπιδείκνυμι often carries a sense of public demonstration, display for the sake of others, or exemplification. The term is also foundational to ἐπιδεικτικός, which in rhetoric refers to displays or demonstrations meant to impress or instruct an audience.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἐπί and δεικνύω; to exhibit (physically or mentally):--shew.

Root Family

ἐπιδείκνυμι (epideiknymi) — to show, to make visible, to point out, to demonstrate

Word Forms

4 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G1925-03 ἐπιδεῖξαι epideixai V AOR ACT INF to display openly 3
G1925-04 ἐπιδείξατέ epideixate V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL show Demonstrate! 2
G1925-01 ἐπιδεικνύμεναι epideiknumenai V PRS MID PTCP NOM F PL showing displaying themselves 1
G1925-02 ἐπιδεικνὺς epideiknus V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG showing displaying 1

Occurrences in Scripture

7 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G1925-03 Matthew 16:1 ἐπιδεῖξαι epideixai V AOR ACT INF to display openly
G1925-04 Matthew 22:19 ἐπιδείξατέ epideixate V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL Demonstrate!
G1925-03 Matthew 24:1 ἐπιδεῖξαι epideixai V AOR ACT INF to display openly
G1925-04 Luke 17:14 ἐπιδείξατε epideixate V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL show Demonstrate!
G1925-01 Acts 9:39 ἐπιδεικνύμεναι epideiknumenai V PRS MID PTCP NOM F PL showing displaying themselves
G1925-02 Acts 18:28 ἐπιδεικνὺς epideiknus V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG showing displaying
G1925-03 Hebrews 6:17 ἐπιδεῖξαι epideixai V AOR ACT INF to display openly
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