Berean Strong's Lexicon pistos: Faithful, trustworthy, reliable, believing Original Word: πιστός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peithō), meaning "to persuade" or "to have confidence." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H530 (אֱמוּנָה, emunah): Often translated as "faithfulness" or "steadfastness." - H539 (אָמַן, aman): Meaning "to confirm" or "to support," often used in the context of faithfulness or trustworthiness. Usage: The Greek word "pistos" primarily denotes someone who is faithful, trustworthy, or reliable. It is used to describe both God's faithfulness and the faithfulness expected of believers. In the New Testament, "pistos" can refer to someone who is full of faith or a believer, as well as someone who is dependable in their duties or promises. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, faithfulness was a highly valued virtue, often associated with loyalty and reliability in relationships, contracts, and duties. In the Jewish context, faithfulness was a key attribute of God, who was seen as steadfast in His covenant promises. The early Christian community adopted this understanding, emphasizing the faithfulness of God and the call for believers to reflect this attribute in their lives. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4103 pistós (an adjective, derived from 3982 /peíthō, "persuaded") – properly, faithful (loyalty to faith; literally, fullness of faith); typically, of believing the faith God imparts. [The root of 4103 /pistós, "faithful" and 4100 /pisteúō, "faith," are the same (pist-), referring to persuasion.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peithó Definition faithful, reliable NASB Translation believe (2), believer (4), believers (5), believing (1), faithful (44), faithful one (1), faithfully (1), sure (1), trustworthy (7), who believe (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4103: πιστόςπιστός, πιστή, πιστόν (πείθω (which see)) (from Homer down), the Sept. mostly for נֶאֱמָן; 1. trusty, faithful; of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties: δοῦλος, Matthew 24:45; Matthew 25:21, 23; οἰκονόμος, Luke 12:42; 1 Corinthians 4:2; διάκονος, Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:7; ἀρχιερεύς, Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 3:2; of God, abiding by his promises, 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 1:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 10:23; Hebrews 11:11; 2 Timothy 2:13; 1 John 1:9; 1 Peter 4:19; add, 1 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 4:9; 1 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 3:5; 1 Peter 5:12; πιστός ἐν τίνι, in a thing, Luke 16:10-12; Luke 19:17; 1 Timothy 3:11; ἐπί τί, Matthew 25:23; ἄχρι θανάτου, Revelation 2:10. one who kept his plighted faith, Revelation 2:13; worthy of trust; that can, be relied on: 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Timothy 2:2: Christ is called μάρτυς ὁ πιστός, Revelation 1:5; with καί ἀληθινός, added, Revelation 3:14; (cf. Revelation 19:11). of things, that can be relied on: ὁ λόγος, 1 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 1:9; (Titus 3:8; οὗτοι οἱ λόγοι, Revelation 21:5; Revelation 22:6); with πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος added, 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 4:9; τά ὅσια Δαυις τά πιστά (see ὅσιος, at the end), Acts 13:34. 2. easily persuaded; believing, confiding, trusting (Theognis, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Plato, others); in the N. T. one who trusts in God's promises, Galatians 3:9; is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead, opposed to ἄπιστος, John 20:27; one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and the author of salvation (opposed to ἄπιστος, see πιστεύω, 1 b. γ. and πίστις, 1 b.) (a believer): Acts 16:1; 2 Corinthians 6:15; 1 Timothy 5:16; with the addition of τῷ κυρίῳ, dative of the person in whom faith or trust is reposed, Acts 16:15; plural in Colossians 1:2 (where cf. Lightfoot); 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 6:2; Titus 1:6; Revelation 17:14; οἱ πιστοί, substantively (see Lightfoot on Galatians, p. 157), Acts 10:45; 1 Timothy 4:3, 12; with ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ added (cf. Buttmann, 174 (152)), Ephesians 1:1; εἰς Θεόν κτλ. 1 Peter 1:21 L T Tr text WH; πιστόν ποιεῖν τί, to do something harmonizing with (Christian) faith (R. V. a faithful work), 3 John 1:5. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful -- believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true. see GREEK peitho Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:45 Adj-NMSGRK: ἐστὶν ὁ πιστὸς δοῦλος καὶ NAS: then is the faithful and sensible KJV: then is a faithful and wise INT: is the faithful servant and Matthew 25:21 Adj-VMS Matthew 25:21 Adj-NMS Matthew 25:23 Adj-VMS Matthew 25:23 Adj-NMS Luke 12:42 Adj-NMS Luke 16:10 Adj-NMS Luke 16:10 Adj-NMS Luke 16:11 Adj-NFP Luke 16:12 Adj-NFP Luke 19:17 Adj-NMS John 20:27 Adj-NMS Acts 10:45 Adj-NFP Acts 13:34 Adj-ANP Acts 16:1 Adj-GFS Acts 16:15 Adj-AFS 1 Corinthians 1:9 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 4:2 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 4:17 Adj-ANS 1 Corinthians 7:25 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 10:13 Adj-NMS 2 Corinthians 1:18 Adj-NMS 2 Corinthians 6:15 Adj-DMS Galatians 3:9 Adj-DMS Ephesians 1:1 Adj-DMP Strong's Greek 4103 |
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