Greek · G1374 · unreviewed

δίψυχος

Double-minded

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δίψυχος G1374
Pronunciation dípsychos

What does δίψυχος (dípsychos) mean in the Bible?

δίψυχος (dípsychos) is a Greek word meaning "double-minded". δίψυχος, -ον (δίς, ψυχή), of two minds, wavering: Jas. Highlights divided loyalty that produces comprehensive spiritual instability.

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Meaning

double-minded
Extended definition

Spiritual instability from divided loyalty between God and worldly desires; commitment hesitation.

(δίς, ψυχή), of two minds, wavering: Jas.1:8 4:8 (Cremer, 588; DB, iv, 528).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Highlights divided loyalty that produces comprehensive spiritual instability. James 1:5–8
Describes divided loyalty requiring purification. James 4:7–10
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Jas 1:8
Vocative · Plural · Masculine Jas 4:8
Biblical Occurrences

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