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Strong's G4086 πιθανολογία (pithanologia)

Pithanologia means “enticing words” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4086 — madmen in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4086
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G4086 Quick Answer

Strong's G4086 πιθανολογία (pithanologia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pithanologia (pith-an-ol-og-ee'-ah) n. 1. persuasive language [from a compound of a derivative of G3982 and G3056] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include say, lest, any, man, and should. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
pithanologia (pith-an-ol-og-ee'-ah) n. 1. persuasive language [from a compound of a derivative of G3982 and G3056]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
say, lest, any, man, and should

Meaning and Definition

pithanologia (pith-an-ol-og-ee'-ah) n. 1. persuasive language [from a compound of a derivative of G3982 and G3056] KJV: enticing words Root(s): G3982, G3056

Original Word
πιθανολογία
Transliteration
pithanologia
Derivation
Root: λόγος R1: 3982 R2: 3056
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4086. 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)

persuasive speech

Usage: 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)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

say lest any man should beguile enticing words

How Strong's G4086 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G4086 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 G4086 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Colossians 2:4 KJV

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G4086.

Colossians 2:4 New Testament, KJV
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4086, grouped by book.

Colossians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4086 FAQ

What does pithanologia (πιθανολογία) mean?

Pithanologia (Strong's G4086) is a Greek word most simply glossed "enticing words". pithanologia (pith-an-ol-og-ee'-ah) n. 1. persuasive language [from a compound of a derivative of G3982 and G3056]

How many times is pithanologia (πιθανολογία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G4086 across 1 book.

Where can I study pithanologia (πιθανολογία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4086 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate pithanologia (πιθανολογία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as say, lest, any, man, should, and beguile. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.