G1651Greekἔlegche

ἔλεγχε

to confute, admonish

18
Total Occurrences
12
Books
0
Old Testament
18
New Testament

Strong’s Definition

to confute, admonish

Etymology & Derivation

of uncertain affinity

KJV Usage

convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

  • 1.to convict, refute, confute
  • 2.generally with a suggestion of shame of the person convicted
  • 3.by word
  • 4.by conviction to bring to the light, to expose
  • 5.to find fault with, correct
  • 6.by deed