ἄπιστος

apistosAdjectiveG0571

unbelieving

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G4103 (πιστός);

Short Definition

(actively) disbelieving, i.e. without Christian faith (specially, a heathen); (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing)

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) of things, incredible: (b) of persons, without faith or trust, unbelieving: ,; specif., of unbelievers as opposite to Christians.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
9
2 Corinthians
3
Luke
2
1 Timothy
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:27
  • 1 Corinthians 6:6
  • 1 Corinthians 7:15
  • 2 Corinthians 6:15
  • Luke 9:41

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