πίστις

Etymology
From, equivalent to. Compare the later formation,.

Noun

 * 1) trust in others, faith
 * 2) belief in a higher power, faith
 * 3) the state of being persuaded of something: belief, confidence, assurance
 * 4) trust in a commercial sense: credit
 * 5) faithfulness, honesty, trustworthiness, fidelity
 * 6) that which gives assurance: treaty, oath, guarantee
 * 7) means of persuasion: argument, proof
 * 8) that which is entrusted