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πιστὸς ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ

Objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful · used as equivalent to ; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)

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πιστός G4103 objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
Pronunciation pistós
Dual nature: passive sense means trustworthy/reliable; active sense means believing/faithful in trust.
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ἐλάχιστος G1646 used as equivalent to ; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
Pronunciation eláchistos
Superlative intensity: smallest in rank or value, often emphasizing contempt or insignificance rather than literal size.
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What does πιστὸς ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ (pistos en elachistō) mean in the Bible?

πιστός · ἐλάχιστος is a Greek word meaning "faithful in the least/very little".

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Meaning

faithful in the least/very little
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 24:45 · Matt 25:21 · Matt 25:23 · Luke 12:42 · Luke 16:10 · Luke 19:17 · John 20:27 · 1 Cor 1:9 · 1 Cor 4:2 · 1 Cor 7:25 · 1 Cor 10:13 · 2 Cor 1:18 · Eph 6:21 · Col 1:7 · Col 4:7 · 1 Thess 5:24 33×
Nominative · Plural · Masculine Luke 16:11 · Luke 16:12 · Acts 10:45 · 1 Tim 6:2 · Rev 17:14 · Rev 21:5 · Rev 22:6 7×
Nominative · Singular · Neuter 1 Cor 4:17 1×
Nominative · Singular · Feminine 1 Tim 5:16 1×
Genitive · Plural · Masculine 1 Tim 4:10 · 1 Tim 4:12 2×
Genitive · Singular · Masculine Titus 1:9 · 1 Pet 5:12 2×
Genitive · Singular · Feminine Acts 16:1 1×
Dative · Singular · Masculine 2 Cor 6:15 · Gal 3:9 · Col 4:9 · 1 Pet 4:19 4×
Dative · Plural · Masculine Eph 1:1 · Col 1:2 · 1 Tim 4:3 · 2 Tim 2:2 4×
Accusative · Singular · Masculine 1 Tim 1:12 · Heb 3:2 · Heb 11:11 3×
67 total occurrences across all forms in the biblical text Morphology: MorphGNT SBLGNT — CC BY-SA 3.0
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 10 — Learn from Israel, Flee Idolatry, and Seek the Good of Others for God’s Glory 1 Corinthians 4 — Stewards of Christ, Fools for Christ, and a Father’s Admonition Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 16 — Faithful Stewardship, the Danger of Wealth, and the Finality of Judgment Luke 19 — The Son of Man Seeks the Lost, Receives the Kingly Kingdom, and Weeps over Jerusalem Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

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