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Aug 7, 2023 · unbelief is the inability to believe or, more correct trust; disbelief is the refusal to believe, despite the evidence; BDAG defines ἀπιστία as: unwillingness to commit to another or respond positively to another's words or actions, lack of belief, unbelief, eg, Matt 13:58, Mark 6:6, 9:24, Rom 11:20, etc
ἀπιστία apistía, ap-is-tee'-ah; from G571; faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness (disobedience):—unbelief. Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index) STRONGS G570: ἀπιστία, -ας, ἡ, (from ἄπιστος ), want of faith and trust;
Jan 23, 2024 · The word “unbelief” is derived from two Greek words: “apeitheia,” meaning disobedience, and “apistia,” meaning distrust. This reveals that unbelief is not merely a lack of belief or faith, but rather a deliberate rejection of God’s Word and a refusal to trust in His character and power.
Oct 17, 2020 · Matthew 14:31 & Matthew 17:20 provide evidence that the KJV interchangeably uses Oligopistia (ὀλιγοπιστίαν) & Apistia (ἀπιστίᾳ), in order to illustrate Unbelief is not a total lack of faith. While strengthening our little faith ( ὀλιγοπιστίαν ) in God's Word, we ask contextual questions which express unbelief ...
Pronunciation. Part of Speech. Root Word (Etymology) Greek Inflections of ἀπείθεια [?] mGNT. 7x in 3 unique form (s) TR. 7x in 3 unique form (s) LXX. 0x in 0 unique form (s) Dictionary Aids. View Entry. 6:11,818. KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x. unbelief (4x), disobedient (3x). Outline of Biblical Usage [?]
three greek words for unbelief/disbelieve/unbelieving (1) Unbelief ( 570 )( apistia from a = without + pistós = believing, faithful) means literally not believing = faithlessness, distrust, lack of belief.
Short Definition: unbelief. Meaning: unbelief. Strong's Concordance. unbelief. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness (disobedience) -- unbelief. see GREEK apistos. Thayer's Greek Lexicon. STRONGS NT 570: ἀπιστία.