ὀλιγόψυχος

The Greek word ὀλιγόψυχος (oligopsuchos) is a term that describes someone who is fainthearted. This adjective is derived from the words ὀλίγος (oligos), meaning "little" or "small", and ψυχή (psuche), meaning "soul" or "heart". In essence, a fainthearted person is someone whose heart or soul is small or weak. The word ὀλιγόψυχος is used only once in the Bible, which suggests that it is a relatively rare term. Its semantic domain is related to the body and health, indicating that it is a physical or emotional state rather than a moral one. This description of someone as fainthearted likely conveys a sense of vulnerability, fragility, or lack of courage.