The meaning of “δεικνύω”
Understanding deiknýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning shew. - to show (literally or figuratively)
δεικνύω
a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning shew. - to show (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:4 | “And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.” Word: δεικνύω (deiknýō) | |
| Luke 5:14 | “And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.” Word: δεικνύω (deiknýō) | |
| Acts 10:28 | “And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.” Word: δεικνύω (deiknýō) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:15 | “Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;” Word: δεικνύω (deiknýō) | |
| James 3:13 | “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.” Word: δεικνύω (deiknýō) |