ἀπιστέω
apisteō
to disbelieve
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀπιστέω (apisteō) has a short definition of "to disbelieve." This verb conveys the idea of rejecting or doubting the truth or validity of something. With 8 occurrences in the Bible, it is used in various contexts to describe people who refuse to accept or trust in a particular claim, message, or person. The range of usage for ἀπιστέω is not exhaustive, but from the available data, it includes instances where people disbelieve in God's power, the words of a prophet, or the claims of Jesus. The significance of this word lies in highlighting the importance of faith and trust in a community of believers. It serves as a reminder that the foundation of faith is built on acknowledging and accepting the truth, and that disbelief can manifest in various forms, including doubt, skepticism, or outright rejection.
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Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
When they heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, they disbelieved.
Mark 16:16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
Luke 24:11These words seemed to them to be nonsense, and they didn’t believe them.
Luke 24:41While they still didn’t believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
Acts 28:24Some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.
Romans 3:3For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?
2 Timothy 2:13If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
1 Peter 2:7For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,”