Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
clear proof
Usage: τεκμήριον, -ου, τό (τέκμαρ, a mark, sign), [in LXX: Wis.5:4 19:13, 3Ma.3:24 * ;] a sure sign, a positive proof: Act.1:1-26 (for exx., see MM, xxiv).† SYN.: ἔνδειγμα, q.v (AS)
Strong's Number
G5039
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G5039 Quick Answer
Strong's G5039 τεκμήριον (tekmerion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tekmerion (tek-may'-ree-on) n. 1. a token (as defining a fact), i.e. criterion of certainty [neuter of a presumed derivative of tekmar (a goal or fixed limit)] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include proofs, being, these, through, and air. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- tekmerion (tek-may'-ree-on) n. 1. a token (as defining a fact), i.e. criterion of certainty [neuter of a presumed derivative of tekmar (a goal or fixed limit)]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- proofs, being, these, through, and air
Meaning and Definition
tekmerion (tek-may'-ree-on) n. 1. a token (as defining a fact), i.e. criterion of certainty [neuter of a presumed derivative of tekmar (a goal or fixed limit)] KJV: infallible proof
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5039. 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.
proofs
being
these
through
air
found
whom
also
shewed
himself
alive
after
How Strong's G5039 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5039 (τεκμήριον) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 3:24 — τεκμηρίοις
- Wisdom of Solomon 5:11 — τεκμήριον
- Wisdom of Solomon 19:13 — τεκμηρίων
Strong's G5039 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 G5039 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
Strong's G5039 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.
Or as when a bird hath flown through the air, There is no token of her way to be found, But the light air being beaten with the stroke of her wings, And parted with the violent noise and motion of them, Is passed through, and therein afterward no sign where she went is to be found;
And punishments came upon the sinners Not without former signs by the force of thunders: For they suffered justly according to their own wickedness, Insomuch as they used a more hard and hateful behavior toward strangers.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5039.
To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.
Or as when a bird hath flown through the air, There is no token of her way to be found, But the light air being beaten with the stroke of her wings, And parted with the violent noise and motion of them, Is passed through, and therein afterward no sign where she went is to be found;
And punishments came upon the sinners Not without former signs by the force of thunders: For they suffered justly according to their own wickedness, Insomuch as they used a more hard and hateful behavior toward strangers.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5039, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5039 FAQ
What does tekmerion (τεκμήριον) mean?
Tekmerion (Strong's G5039) is a Greek word most simply glossed "infallible proof". tekmerion (tek-may'-ree-on) n. 1. a token (as defining a fact), i.e. criterion of certainty [neuter of a presumed derivative of tekmar (a goal or fixed limit)]
How many times is tekmerion (τεκμήριον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5039 across 3 books.
Where can I study tekmerion (τεκμήριον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5039 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate tekmerion (τεκμήριον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as proofs, being, these, through, air, and found. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5039 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5039, with linked reader references where each row is available.