The Greek verb endeiknymi means to show, to demonstrate, or to display โ particularly to give evidence or proof of something. In Paul's theology, it is used for God's demonstration of His attributes and for believers displaying their faith.
Romans 9:17 quotes Exodus 9:16 using endeixomai: 'For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.' God demonstrated His power and sovereignty through Pharaoh. More positively, Romans 2:15 says the Gentiles 'show that the work of the law is written on their hearts.' Hebrews 6:10โ11 encourages believers to show the same eagerness in their hope. Theologically, endeiknymi points to the evidential dimension of the Christian life: faith that cannot be seen is incomplete. God demonstrated His love (Romans 5:8 โ 'God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us'). Believers demonstrate theirs through love and works.