Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1651

Strong's G1651 · Greek

ἐλέγχω

elénchō

Number
G1651
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐλέγχω
Transliteration
elénchō
KJV occurrences
17 verses

Definition

to confute, admonish

KJV: convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλέγχω across 17 verses.

rebuke4×
reprove3×
reproved3×
convinced2×
convicted1×
convince1×
convinceth1×
fault1×
rebuked1×
tell1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke1 verse
John4 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus3 verses
Hebrews1 verse
James1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1651 (elénchō) mean?

to confute, admonish

How many times does G1651 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1651 (ἐλέγχω) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rebuke.”

How is elénchō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1651 is rendered as “rebuke” (4×), “reprove” (3×), “reproved” (3×), “convinced” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐλέγχω come from?

of uncertain affinity;