4086. pithanologia

Lexicon

pithanologia: Persuasive speech, plausible argument

Original Word: πειθανολογία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: pithanologia
Pronunciation: pee-than-ol-og-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (pith-an-ol-og-ee'-ah)
Definition: Persuasive speech, plausible argument
Meaning: persuasive speech.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

persuasive speech

From a compound of a derivative of peitho and logos; persuasive language -- enticing words.

see GREEK peitho

see GREEK logos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a derivation of peithó and logos
Definition
persuasive speech
NASB Translation
persuasive argument (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4086: πιθανολογίᾳ

πιθανολογίᾳ, πιθανολογιας, ἡ (from πιθανολόγος; and this from πιθανός, on which see πειθός, and λόγος), speech adapted to persuade, discourse in which probable arguments are adduced; once so in classical Greek, viz. Plato, Theact., p. 162 e.; in a bad sense, persuasiveness of speech, specious discourse leading others into error: Colossians 2:4, and several times in ecclesiastical writers.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: πείθω (peitho), meaning "to persuade" or "to convince," and λόγος (logos), meaning "word" or "speech."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πειθανολογία, the concept of persuasive or deceptive speech can be related to Hebrew terms such as פֶּתִי (pethi, Strong's 6612), meaning "simple" or "naive," often used in the context of being easily deceived, and לָשׁוֹן (lashon, Strong's 3956), meaning "tongue" or "language," which can imply speech that is misleading or deceitful.

Usage: The word πειθανολογία is used in the New Testament to describe speech that is designed to persuade or deceive, particularly in the context of false teachings or arguments that may lead believers astray.

Context: The term πειθανολογία appears in the New Testament in Colossians 2:4, where the Apostle Paul warns the Colossian church against being deceived by persuasive arguments. In this context, Paul is addressing the danger of false teachings that could undermine the believers' faith in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the truth of the Gospel and not being swayed by eloquent but deceptive rhetoric. The use of πειθανολογία highlights the subtlety and appeal of such arguments, which can appear convincing but ultimately lead away from the truth. Paul's admonition serves as a reminder to discern carefully and remain grounded in sound doctrine.

Colossians 2:4 (BSB): "I say this so that no one will deceive you by fine-sounding arguments."

In the broader biblical context, the concept of persuasive speech is often associated with the need for discernment and the danger of being led astray by teachings that contradict the core message of the Gospel. The New Testament frequently warns against false prophets and teachers who use eloquence and persuasion to promote doctrines that deviate from apostolic teaching.

Forms and Transliterations

πιθανολογια πιθανολογία πιθανολογίᾳ πιθήκων πίθος pithanologia pithanologíāi

Englishman's Concordance

Colossians 2:4 N-DFS
GRK: παραλογίζηται ἐν πιθανολογίᾳ
NAS: will delude you with persuasive argument.
KJV: you with enticing words.
INT: might delude by persuasive speech

Strong's Greek 4086
1 Occurrence

πιθανολογίᾳ — 1 Occ.