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ἐλέγχω G1651

G1651 is the Greek word ἐλέγχω, transliterated elénchō. The King James Version most often renders it rebuke.

Word: ἐλέγχωTransliteration: elénchōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 15 verses

What it means

to confute, admonish.

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rebuke 4×reprove 2×convinced 2×tell 1×fault 1×being reproved 1×being convicted 1×convinceth 1×reproved 1×convince 1×art rebuked 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.

Verses using ἐλέγχω

All 15 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 18:15 · KJV

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Luke 3:19 · KJV

But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

John 8:9 · KJV

And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

John 8:46 · KJV

Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

John 16:8 · KJV

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

1 Corinthians 14:24 · KJV

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

Ephesians 5:13 · KJV

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

1 Timothy 5:20 · KJV

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

2 Timothy 4:2 · KJV

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Titus 1:9 · KJV

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Titus 1:13 · KJV

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Titus 2:15 · KJV

These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Hebrews 12:5 · KJV

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

James 2:9 · KJV

But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

Revelation 3:19 · KJV

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1651 mean?

G1651 is the Greek word ἐλέγχω (elénchō), meaning to confute, admonish.

How is G1651 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rebuke (4 times), reprove (2 times), convinced (2 times), tell (1 time), fault (1 time), among others.

How many times does G1651 appear in the Bible?

ἐλέγχω (elénchō) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1651 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.

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