Strong's Greek Concordance

G1649: ἔλεγξις

élenxis · “rebuke”

Definition

refutation, i.e. reproof

KJV translates it as: rebuke

Word origin: from G1651 (ἐλέγχω);

Extended definition

ἐλεγξις, -εως, ἡ
(ἐλέγχω), [in LXX: Job.21:4 23:2 (שִׂיחַ) * ;]
re­buke: 2Pe.2:16.†
(AS)

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How G1649 is translated

  • reproof ×1

Bible verses with G1649 (élenxis)

Élenxis appears in 1 verse.

  • 2 Peter 2:16

    But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.