What does peithos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3981

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

also spelled πιθός, persuasive, skillful, 1 Cor. 2:4*

In the original Greek the word is written: πειθός

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with peithos

These are the most notable occurrences of peithos (G3981) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 2:4

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about peithos

What does peithos mean in Greek?

Strong's G3981 (peithos) is a Greek word that means: also spelled πιθός, persuasive, skillful, 1 Cor. 2:4* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does peithos appear in the Bible?

The word peithos (G3981) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3981?

Strong's G3981 is peithos, a Greek word defined as: also spelled πιθός, persuasive, skillful, 1 Cor. 2:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is peithos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

peithos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.