Lexical Summary déloó: To make clear, to show, to declare, to reveal. Original Word: δηλόω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance declare, show, signify. From delos; to make plain (by words) -- declare, shew, signify. see GREEK delos HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1213 dēlóō (from 1212 /dḗlos) – properly, make evident (clear), especially "the inner sense" (character) of something with its viable inferences (J. Thayer). See 1212 (dēlos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom délos Definition to make plain, declare NASB Translation denotes (1), indicating (1), informed (2), made clear (1), show (1), signifying (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1213: δηλόωδηλόω, δήλω; (imperfect ἐδηλουν; future δηλώσω); 1 aorist ἐδήλωσα; passive (imperfect 3 person singular ἐδηλοῦτο (1 Peter 1:11 WH marginal reading)); 1 aorist ἐδηλωθην; (δῆλος); the Sept. for הודִיעַ and sometimes for הורָה; in Greek authors from (Aeschylus and) Herodotus down; to make manifest: τί, 1 Corinthians 3:13; to make known by relating, to declare: τί, Colossians 1:8; τίνι περί τίνος, ὅτι, at, 1 Corinthians 1:11; to give one to understand, to indicate, signify: τί, Hebrews 12:27; 2 Peter 1:14; followed by the accusative with an infinitive Hebrews 9:8; εἰς τί, point unto, 1 Peter 1:11. Topical Lexicon A Word of Revelation and Manifestation Strong’s 1213 appears in passages where God, His Spirit, or His servants bring what is hidden into clear view. Whether the subject is a congregation’s spiritual condition, future eschatological events, or the sure destiny of an apostle, the verb accents divine disclosure that produces responsibility in the hearer. Distribution across the New Testament • Pauline Letters – 1 Corinthians 1:11; 1 Corinthians 3:13; Colossians 1:8 Apostolic Communication and Church Life In Colossians 1:8 Epaphras “informed us of your love in the Spirit,” exposing a congregation’s genuine fruit for apostolic encouragement. By contrast, 1 Corinthians 1:11 records that the household of Chloe “reported” quarrels, bringing hidden discord into the open so that correction could proceed. The verb therefore undergirds healthy accountability: love must be commended, sin must be confronted, and both require truthful disclosure. Testing and Reward at the Day of Christ 1 Corinthians 3:13 focuses the word on future judgment: “his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.” Here the Lord Himself will uncover motives and methods. The passage offers sobering assurance that faithful labor is never lost, while empty labor cannot be hidden. Revelation in the Epistle to the Hebrews Hebrews twice employs the term to stress redemptive–historical transition. In Hebrews 9:8 “the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed” under the first covenant, while Hebrews 12:27 states that the phrase “Once more” “signifies the removal of what can be shaken.” Together they affirm that God, through inspired Scripture, clarifies the impermanence of the old order and the permanence of the kingdom inaugurated by Christ. Prophetic Insight before Fulfillment 1 Peter 1:11 looks backward to Old Testament prophets “pointing” to the sufferings and glories of Messiah. The Spirit of Christ made the promises unmistakable, even if full understanding awaited fulfillment. Such usage validates the unity of both Testaments and the reliability of prophetic Scripture. Personal Disclosure to an Apostle 2 Peter 1:14 shows the Lord’s intimate guidance: “since I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.” Personal revelation prepared Peter for death and motivated his written reminders to the churches, illustrating how divine disclosure fortifies servants for sacrificial ministry. Historical Insights In an age without instant communication, credible reports (often carried by trusted couriers) shaped apostolic decision-making. The verb’s presence in letters signals reliance on eyewitness affirmation over rumor. Likewise, Hebrews reflects synagogue exposition that interpreted Old Testament phrases; the author’s use of δηλόω echoes rabbinic practice of drawing explicit doctrinal conclusions from textual details. Doctrinal Correlations 1. Revelation – God is not silent; He unmasks realities that human perception alone cannot grasp. Practical Ministry Applications • Preaching should move beyond vague generalities to explicit proclamation of Christ’s gospel and its ethical demands. Summary Strong’s 1213 gathers seven strategic witnesses that together portray the God who graciously makes things plain—whether the hidden sin of a church, the pathway into His presence, or the ultimate fate of creation. This recurring note of revelation assures believers that truth is accessible in Christ, calls the community to responsible action, and anchors hope in a future where all will be openly seen and rightly judged. Forms and Transliterations δηλοι δηλοί δηλοῖ δηλουντος δηλούντος δηλοῦντος δηλωθήναι δηλώσαί δηλωσας δηλώσας δηλωσει δηλώσει δηλώσεις δήλωσιν δήλωσις δηλώσουσι δηλώσω εδηλου εδήλου ἐδήλου εδηλωθη εδηλώθη ἐδηλώθη εδήλωσα εδήλωσάς εδήλωσέ εδηλωσεν ἐδήλωσέν deloi deloî dēloi dēloî delosas delṓsas dēlōsas dēlṓsas delosei delṓsei dēlōsei dēlṓsei delountos deloûntos dēlountos dēloûntos edelosen edēlōsen edḗlosén edḗlōsén edelothe edelṓthe edēlōthē edēlṓthē edelou edēlou edḗlouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 1:11 V-AIP-3SGRK: ἐδηλώθη γάρ μοι NAS: For I have been informed concerning KJV: For it hath been declared unto me of INT: it was shown indeed to me 1 Corinthians 3:13 V-FIA-3S Colossians 1:8 V-APA-NMS Hebrews 9:8 V-PPA-GNS Hebrews 12:27 V-PIA-3S 1 Peter 1:11 V-IIA-3S 2 Peter 1:14 V-AIA-3S Strong's Greek 1213 |
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