G4086: πιθανολογία
pithanología · “persuasive speech”
Definition
persuasive language
KJV translates it as: enticing words
Word origin: from a compound of a derivative of G3982 (πείθω) and G3056 (λόγος);
Extended definition
πιθανολογία, -ας, ἡ
(πιθανός, persuasive, plausible),
in cl. (Plat),
the use of probable arguments, as opposite to demonstration (ἀπόδειξις); hence, persuasive speech: Col.2:4 (see ICC, in l).†
(AS)
(πιθανός, persuasive, plausible),
in cl. (Plat),
the use of probable arguments, as opposite to demonstration (ἀπόδειξις); hence, persuasive speech: Col.2:4 (see ICC, in l).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4086 is translated
- persuasive speech; ×1
Bible verses with G4086 (pithanología)
Pithanología appears in 1 verse.
- Colossians 2:4
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.