Berean Strong's Lexicon ménuó: To disclose, to reveal, to inform Original Word: μηνύω Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to disclose" or "to reveal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of revealing or disclosing is גָּלָה (galah), Strong's Hebrew #1540, which means "to uncover" or "to reveal." Usage: The verb μηνύω (ménuó) is used in the context of revealing or disclosing information, often with the connotation of making something known that was previously hidden or secret. It implies an intentional act of communication, often for the purpose of informing or warning others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the act of revealing or disclosing information was significant in both legal and social contexts. Informants played crucial roles in legal proceedings, and the concept of revelation was also important in religious and philosophical discussions. In the New Testament, the act of revealing is often associated with divine revelation, where God discloses His will or truth to humanity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition to make known, report NASB Translation informed (2), report (1), showed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3377: μηνύωμηνύω (cf. Curtius, § 429): 1 aorist ἐμηνυσα; 1 aorist passive participle feminine μηνυθεισα; as in Greek writings from Herodotus and Pindar down; 1. to disclose or make known something secret; in a forensic sense, to inform, report: followed by ποῦ ἐστιν, John 11:57; τίνι τί, passive, Acts 23:30. 2. universally, to declare, tell, make known: 1 Corinthians 10:28. 3. to indicate, intimate: of a teacher; followed by ὅτι, Luke 20:37. (A. V. uniformly show.) Probably from the same base as massaomai and mnaomai (i.e. Mao, to strive); to disclose (through the idea of mental effort and thus calling to mind), i.e. Report, declare, intimate -- shew, tell. see GREEK massaomai see GREEK mnaomai Englishman's Concordance Luke 20:37 V-AIA-3SGRK: καὶ Μωυσῆς ἐμήνυσεν ἐπὶ τῆς NAS: Moses showed, in the [passage about the burning] bush, KJV: even Moses shewed at the bush, INT: even Moses showed [in the part] on the John 11:57 V-ASA-3S Acts 23:30 V-APP-GFS 1 Corinthians 10:28 V-APA-AMS Strong's Greek 3377 |