Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀπιστέω”
Understanding apistéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
believe not. - to be unbelieving, i.e. (transitively) disbelieve, or (by implication) disobey
G569
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀπιστέω
Phoneticap-is-teh'-o
Transliterationapistéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
believe not. - to be unbelieving, i.e. (transitively) disbelieve, or (by implication) disobey
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 16:16 | “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Word: ἀπιστέω (apistéō) | |
| Luke 24:41 | “And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?” Word: ἀπιστέω (apistéō) | |
| Acts 28:24 | “And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.” Word: ἀπιστέω (apistéō) | |
| Romans 3:3 | “For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?” Word: ἀπιστέω (apistéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:13 | “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.” Word: ἀπιστέω (apistéō) |