Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
rebuke
Usage: ἐλεγξις, -εως, ἡ (ἐλέγχω), [in LXX: Job.21:4 23:2 (שִׂיחַ) * ;] rebuke: 2Pe.2:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1649
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1649 Quick Answer
Strong's G1649 ἔλεγξις (elegxis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. elegxis (el'-eg-xis) n. 1. refutation, i.e. reproof [from G1651] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include reproof, man, why, should, and angry. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- elegxis (el'-eg-xis) n. 1. refutation, i.e. reproof [from G1651]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- reproof, man, why, should, and angry
Meaning and Definition
elegxis (el'-eg-xis) n. 1. refutation, i.e. reproof [from G1651] KJV: rebuke Root(s): G1651
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1649. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
reproof
man
why
should
angry
yea
know
pleading
out
reach
hand
been
How Strong's G1649 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1649 (ἔλεγξις) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
Strong's G1649 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1649 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
Strong's G1649 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1649.
What! is my reproof of man? And why should I not be angry?
Yea, I know that pleading is out of my reach; And his hand has been made heavy upon my groaning.
But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1649, grouped by book.
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1649 FAQ
What does elenxis (ἔλεγξις) mean?
Elenxis (Strong's G1649) is a Greek word most simply glossed "rebuke". elegxis (el'-eg-xis) n. 1. refutation, i.e. reproof [from G1651]
How many times is elenxis (ἔλεγξις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1649 across 2 books.
Where can I study elenxis (ἔλεγξις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1649 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate elenxis (ἔλεγξις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as reproof, man, why, should, angry, and yea. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1649 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1649, with linked reader references where each row is available.