The meaning of “μηνύω”
Understanding mēnýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same base as μασσάομαι and μνάομαι (i.e. , to strive) shew, tell. - to disclose (through the idea of m...
μηνύω
probably from the same base as μασσάομαι and μνάομαι (i.e. , to strive) shew, tell. - to disclose (through the idea of mental effort and thus calling to mind), i.e. report, declare, intimate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 20:37 | “Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Word: μηνύω (mēnýō) | |
| John 11:57 | “Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. ” Word: μηνύω (mēnýō) | |
| Acts 23:30 | “And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.” Word: μηνύω (mēnýō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:28 | “But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:” Word: μηνύω (mēnýō) |