Strong's Lexicon tekmérion: Proof, evidence, convincing proof Original Word: τεκμήριον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "tekmar," meaning "a fixed mark" or "goal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "tekmérion," the concept of proof or evidence can be related to Hebrew words like "אוֹת" (oth, Strong's H226), meaning "sign" or "token," which also conveys the idea of a confirming sign or evidence. Usage: The term "tekmérion" refers to a definitive proof or evidence that is beyond doubt. It is used to describe something that provides a clear and undeniable confirmation of a fact or truth. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, serving as a compelling evidence of His victory over death. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "tekmérion" was used in legal and philosophical contexts to denote irrefutable evidence or a conclusive argument. It was a term that conveyed certainty and was employed to establish truth in debates and legal proceedings. In the New Testament, this concept is applied to the resurrection of Christ, which serves as the ultimate proof of His divine nature and the truth of the Gospel message. HELPS Word-studies 5039 tekmḗrion – properly, a marker (sign-post) supplying indisputable information, "marking something off" as unmistakable (irrefutable). "The word is akin to tekmor a 'fixed boundary, goal, end'; hence fixed or sure" (WS, 221). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. word tekmar (a mark, sign) Definition a sure sign NASB Translation convincing proofs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5039: τεκμήριοντεκμήριον, τεκμηριου, τό (from τεκμαίρω to show or prove by sure signs; from τέκμαρ a sign), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, that from which something is surely and plainly known; an indubitable evidence, a proof (Hesychius τεκμήριον. σημεῖον ἀληθές): Acts 1:3 (Wis. 5:11; 3Macc. 3:24). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance infallible proof. Neuter of a presumed derivative of tekmar (a goal or fixed limit); a token (as defining a fact), i.e. Criterion of certainty -- infallible proof. Forms and Transliterations τεκμηριοις τεκμηρίοις tekmeriois tekmeríois tekmēriois tekmēríoisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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