Lexical Definition
πεποίθησις pepoíthēsis (pep-oy'-thay-sis) confidence G:N-F
from the perfect of the alternate of πάσχω
confidence, trust.
- reliance
Usage: 3 forms in 7 verses
Abbott-Smith
† πεποίθησις, -εως, ἡ (< πείθω), [in LXX: IV Ki 18:19 (בִּטָּחוֹן)*;]
confidence: II Co 1:15 3:4 10:2, Eph 3:12; seq. εἰς, II Co 8:22; ἐν, Phl 3:4 (the word is condemned by the Atticists, v. Rutherford, NPhr., 355).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 18:19 |
| 2 Corinthians | 1:15 · 3:4 · 8:22 · 10:2 |
| Ephesians | 3:12 |
| Philippians | 3:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πεποίθησις-ησις, εως, ἡ,
trust, confidence, boldness, [LXX+1st c.BC+]: in plural, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.2Kgs.18.19 ☩ Eph.3.12