1246. diakatelegchomai

Lexicon

diakatelegchomai: To thoroughly refute, to confute, to convict completely.

Original Word: διακατελέγχομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: diakatelegchomai
Pronunciation: dee-ak-at-el-eng'-khom-ahee
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ak-at-el-eng'-khom-ahee)
Definition: To thoroughly refute, to confute, to convict completely.
Meaning: I effectively (utterly) refute.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

convince.

Middle voice from dia and a compound of kata and elegcho; to prove downright, i.e. Confute -- convince.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK kata

see GREEK elegcho

HELPS Word-studies

1246 diakatelégxomai (from 1223 /diá, "thoroughly"; 2596 /katá, "contrary to, down against"; and 1651/elenxō, "convict, proving what is wrong or shameful") – properly, "prove all the way through" (literally "back-and-forth" until finished); (figuratively) demonstrating an idea (thesis) is true by completely refuting what opposes it, i.e. to fully prevail in a debate by also putting down (2596 /katá) what is wrong (or wrongly opposes the truth, used only in Ac 18:28).

1246/diakatelégxomai ("powerfully confute") is an "intensive form of elenxō, 'to convict' (dia, 'through,' kata, 'down,' both intensive). Ac 18:28, implies that 'he met the opposing arguments in turn (dia), and brought them down to the ground (kata).' It carries also the thought that he brought home moral blame to them" (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 122).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dia, kata and elegchó
Definition
to confute completely
NASB Translation
refuted (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1246: διακατελέγχομαι

διακατελέγχομαι: imperfect διακατηλεγχομην; to confute with rivalry and effort or in a contest (on this use of the preposition διά in compos. cf. Herm. ad Vig., p. 854; (others give it here the sense of completeness; see διά, C. 2)): with the dative of person (Winers Grammar, § 31, 1 f.; Buttmann, 177 (154)); not found except in Acts 18:28 (R. V. powerfully confuted).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: This word is a compound of three Greek elements: διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly"), κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against"), and ἐλέγχω (elegchō, meaning "to convict" or "to refute").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διακατελέγχομαι, the concept of refutation and conviction can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas. These include:

- יָכַח (yakach, Strong's Hebrew 3198): To reprove, rebuke, or correct.
- הוֹכִיחַ (hokiach, derived from yakach): To prove, decide, judge, or convict.

These Hebrew terms reflect the biblical theme of correction and the establishment of truth, which aligns with the Greek concept of διακατελέγχομαι as a thorough and authoritative refutation.

Usage: This Greek verb is used in contexts where there is a need to demonstrate the falseness of a claim or to expose error with convincing evidence. It is a strong term that suggests a comprehensive and decisive refutation.

Context: The Greek verb διακατελέγχομαι appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the thoroughness and decisiveness of refutation or conviction. It is a term that underscores the authority and clarity with which truth is established over falsehood. The use of this word in the New Testament reflects the importance of sound doctrine and the need to address false teachings or misconceptions with clarity and authority.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of refuting or convicting is often associated with the work of the Holy Spirit, the role of church leaders, and the responsibility of believers to uphold the truth. The term suggests not only the act of refuting but also the process of bringing to light the truth in a way that is undeniable and authoritative.

The use of διακατελέγχομαι in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and the need for believers to be equipped with the knowledge and wisdom necessary to defend their faith and to correct errors within the community of believers. It highlights the role of Scripture as a tool for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

Forms and Transliterations

διακατηλεγχετο διακατηλέγχετο διακενής διακένω διακλέπτεται διακλών διακομίσαντες διεκλέπτετο διεκόμισαν diakatelencheto diakateléncheto diakatēlencheto diakatēléncheto

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 18:28 V-IIM/P-3S
GRK: τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις διακατηλέγχετο δημοσίᾳ ἐπιδεικνὺς
NAS: for he powerfully refuted the Jews
KJV: he mightily convinced the Jews,
INT: the Jews he refuted publicly showing

Strong's Greek 1246
1 Occurrence

διακατηλέγχετο — 1 Occ.