ὈΛΙΓΟΨΥΧΕΩ, ὀλιγοψυχεω
OLIGOPSYCHEŌ, oligopsycheō
Sounds Like: oh-li-gop-soo-KHEH-oh
Translations: to be fainthearted, to lose heart, to be discouraged, to be dispirited
From the root: ΟΛΙΓΟΣ, ΨΥΧΗ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'oligos' (little, few) and 'psyche' (soul, spirit, life). It means to have a 'little soul' or 'faint spirit,' hence to be fainthearted, discouraged, or dispirited. It describes a state of lacking courage or resolve, often due to fear or adversity. It is used to describe someone who is easily disheartened or gives up quickly.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G3642 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΟΛΙΓΟΨΥΧΟΣ — faint-hearted, discouraged, timid, a faint-hearted person
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