Strong's Lexicon peismoné: Persuasion, obstinacy Original Word: πεισμονή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peithō), meaning "to persuade" or "to convince." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "peismoné," the concept of persuasion or stubbornness can be related to Hebrew words like סָרַר (sarar), meaning "to be stubborn" or "to rebel," and פָּתָה (pathah), meaning "to persuade" or "to entice." Usage: The term "peismoné" refers to a state of being persuaded or convinced, often carrying a connotation of obstinacy or stubbornness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a firm conviction or a state of being unyielding in one's beliefs or actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, persuasion was a valued skill, especially in rhetoric and public speaking. The ability to persuade others was seen as a mark of intelligence and leadership. However, the term "peismoné" can also imply a negative sense of stubbornness or inflexibility, which was often viewed as a vice rather than a virtue. In the context of early Christianity, being persuaded or convinced of the truth of the Gospel was crucial, but there was also a warning against being obstinate in error or false teachings. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3988 peismonḗ (a feminine noun derived from 3982 /peíthō, "persuade") – used only of self-produced persuasion (Gal 5:8). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peithó Definition persuasion NASB Translation persuasion (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3988: πεισμονήπεισμονή, πεισμονης, ἡ (πείθω, which see; like πλησμονή), persuasion: in an active sense (yet cf. Lightfoot on Gal. as below) and contextually, treacherous or deceptive persuasion, Galatians 5:8 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 68, 1 at the end). (Found besides in Ignat. ad Rom. 3, 3 [ET] longer recens.; Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 53 at the beginning; (Irenaeus 4, 33, 7); Epiphanius 30, 21; Chrysostom on 1 Thess. 1:3; Apollonius Dyscolus, syntax, p. 195, 10 (299, 17); Eustathius on Homer, Iliad a., p. 21, 46, verse 22; 99, 45, verse 442; i, p. 637, 5, verse 131; and Odyssey, chapter, p. 185, 22, verse 285.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance persuasion. From a presumed derivative of peitho; persuadableness, i.e. Credulity -- persuasion. see GREEK peitho Forms and Transliterations πεισμονη πεισμονή πεισμονὴ peismone peismonē peismonḕLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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