The meaning of “ὀλιγόπιστος”
Understanding oligópistos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of little faith. - incredulous, i.e. lacking confidence (in Christ)
ὀλιγόπιστος
of little faith. - incredulous, i.e. lacking confidence (in Christ)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:30 | “Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?” Word: ὀλιγόπιστος (oligópistos) | |
| Matthew 8:26 | “And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.” Word: ὀλιγόπιστος (oligópistos) | |
| Matthew 14:31 | “And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” Word: ὀλιγόπιστος (oligópistos) | |
| Matthew 16:8 | “Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?” Word: ὀλιγόπιστος (oligópistos) | |
| Luke 12:28 | “If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?” Word: ὀλιγόπιστος (oligópistos) |