Lexical Summary anadeiknumi: To show forth, to declare, to appoint, to exhibit Original Word: ἀναδείκνυμι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance appoint, show. From ana and deiknuo; to exhibit, i.e. (by implication) to indicate, appoint -- appoint, shew. see GREEK ana see GREEK deiknuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and deiknumi Definition to lift up and show, show forth NASB Translation appointed (1), show (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 322: ἀναδείκνυμιἀναδείκνυμι: 1 aorist ἀνέδειξα (imperative ἀνάδειξον; from Sophocles down); to lift up anything on high and exhibit it for all to behold (German aufzeigen); hence, to show accurately, clearly, to disclose what was hidden (2 Macc. 2:8 cf. 6): Acts 1:24 (show which of these two thou hast chosen). Hence, ἀναδείκνυμι τινα, to proclaim anyone as elected to an office, to announce as appointed (king, general, etc., messenger): Luke 10:1 (2 Macc. 9:14, 23, 25 2Macc. 10:11 2Macc. 14:12, 26; 1 Esdr. 1:35 1 Esdr. 8:23; Polybius 4, 48, 3; 51, 3; Diodorus 1:66; 13, 98; Plutarch, Caes. 37, etc.; Herodian, 2, 12, 5 (3), others). Cf. Winer's De verb. comp. Part iii., p. 12f. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 322 portrays the decisive act of publicly pointing out, appointing, or commissioning someone for a God-given task. The term always carries a note of divine initiative: the Lord designates His servants, and human beings respond in obedience. Old Testament background In the Septuagint the verb describes the proclamation of leaders, royal decrees, and the declaring of sacred fasts (for example, Judges 2:16; 1 Samuel 13:4). This background frames the New Testament usage: when God “shows” or “appoints,” He does so with covenantal authority and for redemptive purposes. New Testament occurrences 1. Luke 10:1 – CHRIST COMMISSIONS THE SEVENTY-TWO “After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.” 2. Acts 1:24 – THE APOSTLES PRAY FOR GUIDANCE “And they prayed, ‘Lord, You know everyone’s heart; show us which of these two You have chosen.’” Theological significance Divine sovereignty in calling Every use of the verb reminds readers that ministry originates with God’s sovereign will. Whether the broader missionary corps in Luke or an apostolic replacement in Acts, the initiative is God’s alone. Public authentication The verb carries the connotation of public display. God does not appoint in secret; He vindicates His choices before the believing community, fostering accountability and unity. Continuity of redemptive history By employing a verb familiar from the Septuagint, Luke ties the church’s account to Israel’s story. The same God who “raised up” judges and kings now appoints heralds of the risen Messiah. Implications for church leadership • Selection processes must be saturated with prayerful dependence, echoing Acts 1:24. Implications for mission • Evangelism is not a mere human enterprise; those who go are first appointed by Christ. Practical application • Seekers of ministry roles should first seek the Lord’s appointment rather than self-promotion. Summary Strong’s Greek 322 encapsulates the biblical principle that God Himself openly designates His workers. From the Seventy-Two heralding the Kingdom to the choice of Matthias to complete the Twelve, the word highlights divine initiative, communal recognition, and purposeful sending—truths that continue to shape faithful leadership and mission today. Forms and Transliterations αναδειξον ανάδειξον ἀνάδειξον αναδειχθήση ανεδειξεν ανέδειξεν ἀνέδειξεν ανεδείχθη anadeixon anádeixon anedeixen anédeixenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 10:1 V-AIA-3SGRK: δὲ ταῦτα ἀνέδειξεν ὁ κύριος NAS: the Lord appointed seventy KJV: the Lord appointed other INT: moreover these things appointed the Lord Acts 1:24 V-AMA-2S Strong's Greek 322 |
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