ἀνάδειξις
anadeixis
public appearance
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀνάδειξις (anadeixis), identified by Strong's number G323, refers to a public appearance. This definition indicates that the word emphasizes the visible and tangible aspect of a presentation or display, suggesting that the content or message being presented is intended for a broad audience to see or perceive. With only one occurrence in the Bible, we can infer that this word is likely being used to describe a unique event or situation. The rarity of this word may suggest that its use is deliberate and emphasizes the significance or spectacle of the event or presentation being described. The fact that ἀνάδειξις refers to a public appearance underscores the importance of visibility and perception in the context in which it is used. In a social, cultural, or symbolic sense, a public appearance of something can have a profound impact, conveying a sense of authority, significance, or legitimacy to a group of people.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text