πείθω
peithōVerbG3982
to persuade
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty)
Full Lexicon Entry
Active
1.trans., to apply persuasion ("conative" in pres.; see M, Pr., 147), to prevail upon or win over, persuade
2.Intrans., 2 pf. *πέποιθα *with Pres. sense (see M, Pr., 147, 154; Bl., § 59, 2)
1.to be persuaded, believe (see M, Pr., 158)
2.to listen to, obey
1.Peitho, Persuasion (as a goddess).
2.persuasion
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּטַח בֶּטַח, its parts and derivatives
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
54 timesAppears 54 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
16
Philippians
6
Hebrews
5
Romans
5
2 Corinthians
4
Key Passages
- 1 John 3:19
- Acts 14:19
- Acts 28:23
- Hebrews 13:18
- Matthew 28:14
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