Strong's Lexicon oligopsuchos: Faint-hearted, timid, discouraged Original Word: ὀλιγόψυχος Word Origin: From the Greek words ὀλίγος (oligos, meaning "little" or "few") and ψυχή (psuche, meaning "soul" or "mind"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "oligopsuchos," similar concepts can be found in words like רַךְ (rakh, meaning "soft" or "tender") and יָרֵא (yare, meaning "fearful" or "afraid"). Usage: The term "oligopsuchos" is used to describe someone who is faint-hearted or lacking in courage. It conveys a sense of being easily discouraged or timid, particularly in the face of challenges or adversity. In the New Testament, it is used to encourage believers to support and uplift those who may be struggling with their faith or confidence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage and strength were highly valued traits, often associated with honor and virtue. The early Christian community, however, emphasized the importance of supporting one another, especially those who were weak or struggling. This reflects the counter-cultural nature of Christian teachings, which prioritize love, compassion, and mutual support over societal norms of strength and self-reliance. HELPS Word-studies 3642 oligópsy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oligos and psuché Definition fainthearted NASB Translation fainthearted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3642: ὀλιγόψυχοςὀλιγόψυχος, ὀλιγόψυχον (ὀλίγος, ψυχή), faint-hearted: 1 Thessalonians 5:14. (Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 18:14; Isaiah 57:15, etc.; Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 3, 5.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feebleminded. From oligos and pshar; little-spirited, i.e. Faint-hearted -- feebleminded. see HEBREW pshar see GREEK oligos Forms and Transliterations ολιγόψυχοι ολιγοψύχοις ολιγόψυχον ολιγόψυχος ολιγοψυχους ολιγοψύχους ὀλιγοψύχους ολιγωθήσεται ολιγωθήτω ολιγώσεις ολιγώσης ωλιγώθη ωλιγώθησαν oligopsuchous oligopsychous oligopsýchousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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