Strong's Lexicon apelegmos: Rejection, disapproval, refutation Original Word: ἀπελεγμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀπολέγω (apolego), meaning "to speak off" or "to reject." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apelegmos," the concept of rejection can be found in Hebrew words like מָאַס (ma'as, Strong's H3988), meaning "to reject" or "to despise." Usage: The term "apelegmos" refers to the act of rejecting or disapproving something, often in a public or formal manner. It implies a strong sense of refutation or denial, typically in the context of a debate or argument. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the rejection of false teachings or the disapproval of actions that are contrary to the teachings of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public discourse and debate were common, and the ability to refute an opponent's argument was highly valued. The concept of "apelegmos" would have been understood in this context as a formal rejection or disapproval, often involving a reasoned argument. In the early Christian community, maintaining doctrinal purity was crucial, and the rejection of false teachings was an important aspect of preserving the faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and elegmos Definition refutation, i.e. by impl. contempt NASB Translation disrepute (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 557: ἀπελεγμόςἀπελεγμός, ἀπελεγμου, ὁ (ἀπελέγχω to convict, expose, refute; ἐλεγμός conviction, refutation, in the Sept. for ἔλεγξις), censure, repudiation of a thing shown to be worthless: ἐλθεῖν εἰς ἀπελεγμόν to be proved to be worthless, to be disesteemed, come into contempt (R. V. disrepute), Acts 19:27. (Not used by secular authors.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance discredit.From a compound of apo and elegcho; refutation, i.e. (by implication) contempt -- nought. see GREEK apo see GREEK elegcho Forms and Transliterations απελεγμον απελεγμόν ἀπελεγμὸν απελεκητά απελεκητούς apelegmon apelegmònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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