Refiner Word Study elenchos (G1650)
G1650  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἔλεγχος
elenchos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. a trial in order to proof, a proof; meton. a certain persuasion, Heb. 11:1*"

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Definition and meaning

What does elenchos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1650
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. a trial in order to proof, a proof; meton. a certain persuasion, Heb. 11:1*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἔλεγχος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with elenchos

These are the most notable occurrences of elenchos (G1650) across the King James Bible.

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about elenchos

What does elenchos mean in Greek?

Strong's G1650 (elenchos) is a Greek word that means: pr. a trial in order to proof, a proof; meton. a certain persuasion, Heb. 11:1* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does elenchos appear in the Bible?

The word elenchos (G1650) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1650?

Strong's G1650 is elenchos, a Greek word defined as: pr. a trial in order to proof, a proof; meton. a certain persuasion, Heb. 11:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is elenchos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

elenchos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.