Lexical Summary anadeixis: Showing forth, proclamation, appointment Original Word: ἀνάδειξις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance installation, public appearanceFrom anadeiknumi; (the act of) exhibition -- shewing. see GREEK anadeiknumi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anadeiknumi Definition a showing forth NASB Translation public appearance (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 323: ἀνάδειξιςἀνάδειξις, (εως, ἡ (ἀναδείκνυμι, which see), a pointing out, public showing forth; τῶν χρόνων, Sir. 43:6. a proclaiming, announcing, inaugurating, of such as are elected to office (Plutarch, Mark 8 ὑπάτων ἀνάδειξις (cf. Polybius 15, 26, 7)): Luke 1:80 (until the day when he was announced (A. V. of his shewing) to the people as the forerunner of the Messiah; this announcement he himself made at the command of God, Luke 3:2ff). Topical Lexicon Concept and Basic Sense The term refers to the formal, public presentation of a person or matter. It conveys more than mere appearance; it carries the idea of official recognition, commissioning, or proclamation before a gathered community. Biblical Occurrence Luke 1:80 employs the word in connection with John the Baptist: “And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he lived in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.” Old Testament Foreshadowing While the exact Greek term is absent from the Septuagint, the concept is present in events where God brings a servant into the public sphere: In each case, a period of hidden preparation precedes a divinely timed unveiling. John the Baptist’s Public Commission Luke stresses John’s development in the wilderness until the divinely appointed day. The “public appearance” marks the transition from private preparation to prophetic ministry: Theological Significance 1. Divine Sovereignty: God alone determines the moment a servant steps onto the public stage (Galatians 1:15-16). Historical and Cultural Setting Second Temple Judaism highly valued authoritative endorsement. Priests were installed before witnesses (Numbers 27:22-23), kings were anointed publicly (2 Kings 11:12), and prophets delivered messages in open assemblies. Luke’s use of the term situates John within this recognized pattern of public commissioning. Implications for Ministry Today • Authentic ministry is birthed in private fellowship with God before it is recognized publicly. Related Concepts and Vocabulary • Phanerosis – manifestation of gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7). Key Cross-References Luke 3:2-6; John 1:6-8, 19-34; Acts 10:37-41; 1 Peter 5:6. Forms and Transliterations αναδειξεως αναδείξεως ἀναδείξεως αναδενδράδα αναδενδράδες anadeixeos anadeixeōs anadeíxeos anadeíxeōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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