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ἀπόδειξις

apódeixis

G585 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

Demonstration; an act or means of making something evident or proving something; a public showing forth, especially as evidence or logical proof. In some contexts, refers to a rhetorical or philosophical argument intended to establish something as true.

Semantic Range

demonstration, proof, manifest evidentiary showing, rhetorical argument, manifestation, public declaration

Root / Etymology

From ἀποδείκνυμι (to show, demonstrate, make clear). Formed from the preposition ἀπό (away, forth) + δείκνυμι (to show), with the nominal suffix -ις indicating action or result.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, ἀπόδειξις refers primarily to a logical or rhetorical demonstration — that is, the process of argument by which something is made evident or established, especially in philosophical discourse (notably in Aristotle for valid logical proof). In broader Hellenistic usage, it may refer to any act of making something manifest or plainly evident, including public declarations, manifestos, or expositions. In the New Testament (e.g., 1 Corinthians 2:4), the term refers to a clear, persuasive demonstration, such as compelling evidence or manifestation of power or spirit, rather than a formal logical proof. The English term 'demonstration' generally reflects the sense, but can understate the rhetorical and evidentiary force associated with the Greek, which could range from logical proof to public visible manifestation. Septuagint usage is rare and generally aligns with making something publicly known or evidentially clear, often translating terms for proof or testimony.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀποδείκνυμι; manifestation:--demonstration.

Root Family

ἀπόδειξις (apodeixis) — demonstration, proof, manifest showing, evidentiary display

Root ἀποδεικνυ- to show, make manifest, prove

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G585-01 ἀποδείξει apodeixei N DAT F SG demonstration by demonstration demonstration 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G585-01 1 Corinthians 2:4 ἀποδείξει apodeixei N DAT F SG demonstration by demonstration demonstration
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