ἔλεγχος

elegchosrebukeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἔλεγχος, -ου, ὁ

(ἐλέγχω) [in LXX: frequently in Pr, Jb (יָכַח) יָכַח) Wis.5.1-23, Sir.3.1-31, etc. ;]

a proof, test: Hebrews 11:1.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἔλεγχος:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 2 Timothy 3:16ἐλεγμόν · conviction
    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
  2. Hebrews 11:1ἔλεγχος · [and the] certainty
    Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.