ΟΛΙΓΟΠΙΣΤΟΙ, ολιγοπιστοι
OLIGOPISTOI, oligopistoi
Sounds Like: oh-lee-GOH-pis-toy
Translations: you of little faith, O you of little faith, those of little faith
From the root: ΟΛΙΓΟΠΙΣΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective formed from 'oligos' (little, few) and 'pistos' (faithful, believing). It literally means 'little-faith' or 'having little faith'. It is often used as a direct address, expressing a gentle rebuke or lament concerning a lack of trust or confidence, particularly in divine providence or power. It describes individuals who possess some faith but whose faith is weak, wavering, or insufficient in a given situation.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3640 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΟΛΙΓΟΠΙΣΤΟΣ.
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- ΟΛΙΓΟΠΙΣΤΕ — O you of little faith, you of little faith, little-faith, faint-hearted
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