| 1b | The Greek word ἀνάδειξις (anadeixis) is found only once here in the NT. It has the meaning of "proclamation" or "presentation" in certain contexts, based on its root, ἀναδείκνυμι (anadeiknymi), which means "to show" or "to reveal."
I. Transitive (Action done to something or someone)
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Action of proclaiming: This involves the formal proclamation or declaration made by a magistrate, consul, or similar authority. It is used in contexts such as the announcement of a title or appointment. Examples are found in texts like Plutarch's Marcellus (Plut. Mar.) and The Life of C. Gracchus (C. Gracch. 12).
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The act of crowning or putting on a diadem: This is the ceremonial action of crowning a sovereign or ruler, a form of formal recognition and elevation in status. It may also refer to the act of honoring a ruler with such a symbol of power or divinity, like in the historical accounts of Polybios (Pol. 15, 26, 7).
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Dedication of a temple: In religious contexts, ἀνάδειξις can refer to the formal dedication of a temple, as seen in sources like Strabo (Str. 381).
II. Intransitive (Action by the subject itself)
- Action of appearing or showing oneself: This refers to the act of someone or something coming into view or showing itself, as seen in literary works like that of Diodorus Siculus (DS. 1, 85).
In summary, ἀνάδειξις is associated with acts of proclamation, ceremonial displays like crowning, and public appearances or dedications. |