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G1732 · Greek · New Testament
ἔνδειξις
Endeixis
Noun, feminine
Proof / Demonstration / Evidence

Definition

The Greek word endeixis means proof, demonstration, or evidence — the concrete showing forth of something. In Paul's letters, it appears in passages about the demonstration of God's justice and righteousness.

Usage & Theological Significance

Romans 3:25–26 uses endeixis twice in a pivotal theological passage: God put forward Christ 'as a propitiation by his blood... This was to show (endeixis) his righteousness... It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.' The cross is God's supreme endeixis — His definitive proof that He is both righteous (He does not overlook sin) and merciful (He provides the sacrifice Himself). Philippians 1:28 uses it for the believer's courageous conduct as 'a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.' The life of faith is itself a demonstration — an evidential display of the gospel's reality.

Key Bible Verses

Romans 3:25 God put him forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness.
Romans 3:26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Philippians 1:28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
2 Corinthians 8:24 So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to these men.
Romans 5:8 But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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