Strong's Lexicon peithos: Persuasive, convincing Original Word: πειθός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peithō), meaning "to persuade" or "to convince." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "peithos," the concept of persuasion can be related to Hebrew words like פָּתָה (pathah), which means "to entice" or "to persuade." Usage: The term "peithos" is used to describe something that has the quality of being persuasive or convincing. It is often associated with speech or arguments that are compelling and able to sway opinions or beliefs. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and the art of persuasion were highly valued skills, especially in public speaking and legal contexts. Philosophers and orators were trained in the use of persuasive language to influence audiences. The concept of persuasion was not only important in secular contexts but also in religious and philosophical discussions, where convincing others of one's beliefs was a key objective. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peithó Definition persuasive NASB Translation persuasive (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3981: πειθόςπειθός (WH πίθος; see Iota), πειθη, πειθον, (from πείθω, like φειδος from φείδομαι (cf. Winers Grammar, 96 (91))), persuasive: ἐν πειθοῖς λόγοις, 1 Corinthians 2:4 (cf. Buttmann, 73). Not found elsewhere (Winer's Grammar, 24). The Greeks say πιθανός; as πιθανοι λόγοι, Josephus, Antiquities 8, 9, and often in Greek authors See Passow, under the word, πιθανός, 1 e.; (Liddell and Scott, ibid. I. 2; WH's Appendix, p. 153). STRONGS NT 3981: πίθος [πίθος, see πειθός and cf. Iota.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enticing. From peitho; persuasive -- enticing. see GREEK peitho Forms and Transliterations πειθοίς πειθοῖς πιθοις πιθοῖς peithois peithoîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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