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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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ὀλιγόψυχος

Strong’s: G3642

Associated OET lemmas: ὀλιγόψυχος

Form 1

Part of speech: adjc.

Inflections: ὀλιγόψυχος; -ον

Constructions: ὀλιγόψυχος; ὀλιγωρέω; ψύχομαι

Sense 1: fainthearted, discouraged, losing heart

Semantic entry: 25.290

Semantic domains: Attitudes and Emotions

Subdomains: Discouragement

Definition: pertaining to having limited or diminished motivation for the attainment of some goal

Notes: The expression ‘those who are losing heart’ (RV TH1 5:14 · LV TH1 5:14 · Read together TH1 5:14) is semantically negative, but can be expressed in a more specifically negative form in some languages, for example, ‘those who do not have courage’ or ‘those whose hearts are not strong.’

TH1 5:14: RV TH1 5:14 · LV TH1 5:14 · Read together TH1 5:14

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OET-RV TH1 5:14

14 We advise you, brothers and sisters, to scold those who are lazy, comfort those who are discouraged, help the weak up, and be patient towards everyone.

OET-LV TH1 5:14

14 And we_are_exhorting you_all, brothers, be_admonishing the lazy, be_consoling the fainthearted, be_upholding of_the weak, be_being_patient toward all.