ΔΙΑΚΑΤΗΛΕΓΧΕΤΟ, διακατηλεγχετο
DIAKATĒLEGCHETO, diakatēlegcheto
Sounds Like: dee-ah-kah-tay-LENG-kheh-toh
Translations: he was powerfully refuting, he was thoroughly convicting, he was strongly confuting
From the root: ΔΙΑΚΑΤΕΛΕΓΧΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb, formed from the prefix διά (dia, meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly'), the prefix κατά (kata, meaning 'down' or 'against'), and the verb ἐλέγχω (elenchō, meaning 'to convict' or 'to refute'). It describes an action of thoroughly and powerfully refuting or convicting someone, leaving no room for doubt. It implies a strong, undeniable demonstration of truth against an opposing argument or person.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice, Third Person Singular
Strong’s number: G1246 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Acts of the Apostles — 18:28
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Acts — 18:28
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