διακατελέγχομαι diakatelénchomai

Meaning

to prove downright, i.e. confute

In the King James Version: convince

Derivation: middle voice from G1223 (διά) and a compound of G2596 (κατά) and G1651 (ἐλέγχω);

Where it is used

• Acts 18:28 For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.