Biblica Analytica
G1166 Greek

δεικνύω

deiknuō

to show

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to show
Transliteration
deiknuō
Strong's Number
G1166
Occurrences
33

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek verb "deiknuō" (G1166) means to show. In its 33 occurrences in the Bible, "deiknuō" is a versatile word that can be used to describe physical acts of pointing or indicating something, as well as more abstract actions like making or revealing something clear or understandable. In its usage, "deiknuō" is often related to actions like pointing fingers, gestures, or making things visible. However, it can also be used in more figurative senses, such as indicating the presence of someone, making a promise, or revealing secrets or mysteries. This range of usage suggests that "deiknuō" is a fundamental verb that underlies various ways of making things clear or accessible to others. As an important verb in the Greek New Testament, "deiknuō" plays a significant role in conveying ideas that involve showing, revealing, or pointing out. Its many occurrences in the Bible, across different authors and contexts, demonstrate its importance in the communication of meaning and understanding.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1166
Lemma
δεικνύω
Transliteration
deiknuō
Definition
to show
Occurrences
33
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

33 total occurrences across the text

Matthew 4:8

Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory.

Matthew 8:4

Jesus said to him, “See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

Matthew 16:21

From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.

Mark 1:44

and said to him, “See you say nothing to anybody, but go show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”

Mark 14:15

He will himself show you a large upper room furnished and ready. Get ready for us there.”

Luke 4:5

The devil, leading him up on a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Luke 5:14

He commanded him to tell no one, “But go your way, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”

Luke 20:24

Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” They answered, “Caesar’s.”

Luke 22:12

He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.”

Luke 24:40

When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.

John 2:18

The Jews therefore answered him, “What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?”

John 5:20

For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.

John 5:20

For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.

John 10:32

Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?”

John 14:8

Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

John 14:9

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you such a long time, and do you not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How do you say, ‘Show us the Father?’

John 20:20

When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.

Acts 7:3

and said to him, ‘Get out of your land and away from your relatives, and come into a land which I will show you.’

Acts 10:28

He said to them, “You yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to join himself or come to one of another nation, but God has shown me that I shouldn’t call any man unholy or unclean.

1 Corinthians 12:31

But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.

1 Timothy 6:15

which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Hebrews 8:5

who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, even as Moses was warned by God when he was about to make the tabernacle, for he said, “See, you shall make everything according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain.”

James 2:18

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

James 2:18

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Revelation 4:1

After these things I looked and saw a door opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, like a trumpet speaking with me, was one saying, “Come up here, and I will show you the things which must happen after this.”

Revelation 17:1

One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, “Come here. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters,

Revelation 21:9

One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, who were loaded with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, “Come here. I will show you the wife, the Lamb’s bride.”

Revelation 21:10

He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

Revelation 22:1

He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb,

Revelation 22:6

He said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to show to his bondservants the things which must happen soon.”

Revelation 22:8

Now I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me these things.