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Strong's G4006 πεποίθησις (pepoithesis)

Pepoithesis means “confidence” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4006 — mibchar (“Mibhar”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4006
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 4

Strong's G4006 Quick Answer

Strong's G4006 πεποίθησις (pepoithesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pepoithesis (pep-oy'-thay-sis) n. 1. reliance [from the perfect of the alternate of G3958] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include confidence and trust. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
pepoithesis (pep-oy'-thay-sis) n. 1. reliance [from the perfect of the alternate of G3958]
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
confidence and trust

Meaning and Definition

pepoithesis (pep-oy'-thay-sis) n. 1. reliance [from the perfect of the alternate of G3958] KJV: confidence, trust Root(s): G3958

Original Word
πεποίθησις
Transliteration
pepoithesis
Derivation
Root: πάσχω R1: 3958
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4006. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

confidence

Usage: πεποίθησις, -εως, ἡ (πείθω), [in LXX: 4Ki.18:19 (בִּטָּחוֹן)* ;] confidence: 2Co.1:15 3:4 10:2, Eph.3:12; before εἰς, 2Co.8:22; ἐν, Php.3:4 (the word is condemned by the Atticists, see Rutherford, NPhr., 355).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4006 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render pepoithesis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

confidence 2 Corinthians 1:15 trust 2 Corinthians 3:4

How Strong's G4006 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4006 (πεποίθησις) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4006 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4006 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 1:15 KJV

And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

2 Corinthians 8:22 KJV

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

Strong's G4006 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

4 Kingdoms 18:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And Rabshakeh said to them, Say now to Hezekiah, Thus says the king, the great king of the Assyrians, What is this confidence wherein thou trustest?

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4006.

4 Kingdoms 18:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Rabshakeh said to them, Say now to Hezekiah, Thus says the king, the great king of the Assyrians, What is this confidence wherein thou trustest?
2 Corinthians 1:15 New Testament, KJV
And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
2 Corinthians 3:4 New Testament, KJV
And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
2 Corinthians 8:22 New Testament, KJV
And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.
2 Corinthians 10:2 New Testament, KJV
But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
Ephesians 3:12 New Testament, KJV
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Philippians 3:4 New Testament, KJV
Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4006, grouped by book.

4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 4 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4006 FAQ

What does pepoithesis (πεποίθησις) mean?

Pepoithesis (Strong's G4006) is a Greek word most simply glossed "confidence". pepoithesis (pep-oy'-thay-sis) n. 1. reliance [from the perfect of the alternate of G3958]

How many times is pepoithesis (πεποίθησις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G4006 across 4 books.

Where can I study pepoithesis (πεποίθησις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4006 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate pepoithesis (πεποίθησις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as confidence and trust. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4006 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4006, with linked reader references where each row is available.