πείθω
peithō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The Greek word *peithō* primarily means to persuade or convince someone through reasoning or influence. It can also refer to trusting or having confidence in something or someone, often implying reliance or assurance. Additionally, it can describe being persuaded, believing, or obeying, depending on the context in which it is used.
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)
The Greek word peithō means "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)," encompassing related ideas including agree, assure, believe, have confidence.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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