Lexical Definition
πιστόω pistóō (pis-to'-o) be convinced G:V
from πιστός
assure of.
- to assure
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπιστώθησ | you were assured of | 2Tim.3.14 |
| πιστώσαι | confirm | LXX.1Kgs.1.36 |
| πιστωθήτω | be trusted | LXX.1Chr.17.24 |
| be trustworthy | LXX.2Chr.1.9 | |
| let be trustworthy | LXX.2Chr.6.17 | |
| let it be trusted | LXX.1Chr.17.23 | |
| trustworthy | LXX.1Kgs.8.26 | |
| πιστωθήσεται | shall be trustworthy | LXX.2Sam.7.16 |
| πίστωσον | confirm as trustworthy | LXX.2Sam.7.25 |
| επιστώθησαν | are trustworthy | LXX.Ps.93.5 |
| did they trust | LXX.Ps.78.37 | |
| επιστώθη | trustworthy | LXX.Ps.78.8 |
Abbott-Smith
πιστόω, -ῶ (< πιστός), [in LXX chiefly for אמן ni.;]
to make trustworthy (Thuc., III Ki 1:36), hence, to establish (I Ch 17:14). Pass. and mid., to be assured of: c. acc. rei, II Ti 3:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 1:36 |
| 1 Chronicles | 17:14 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:14 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πιστόω,
make trustworthy, πιστοῦν τινα ὅρκοις bind him by oaths, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II passive, to be made trustworthy, give a pledge or warrant, πιστωθείς [Refs 5th c.BC+]; μοι.. ὅρκῳ πιστωθῆναι ἀπήμονά μ᾽ οἴκαδ᾽ ἀπάξειν bind yourselves to me by oath.., [Refs 8th c.BC+]
__II.2 feel trust or confidence, to be persuaded, ὄφρα.. πιστωθῆτον ἐνὶ θυμῷ [Refs]; πιστωθεὶς ὅτι.. feeling confidence that.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III middle, give mutual pledges of fidelity, exchange troth, χεῖράς τ᾽ ἀλλήλων λαβέτην καὶ πιστώσαντο [Refs 8th c.BC+]
__III.2 πιστοῦσθαί τινα ὑφ᾽ ὅρκου secure his good faith by oaths, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III.3 confirm, prove, τῷ παρόντι τοὐπιόν [Refs 5th c.BC+]; guarantee, τι [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; τι διότι.. [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; μάρτυρι τῷ Νέρωνι, ὅτι.. [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; τίς ἂν τάδε πιστώσαιτο,.. ὅτι..; [LXX+4th c.BC+]