G4101 — Pistikos (Genuine / Pure / Trustworthy)

G4101 · Greek · New Testament

Πιστικος

Pistikos

Adjective

Genuine / Pure / Trustworthy

Definition

From pistis (faith/trust). Genuine, pure, trustworthy — describing the quality of the expensive nard (spikenard) ointment poured on Jesus.

Usage & Theological Significance

Mary anointed Jesus with 'pure nard, an expensive perfume' (Mark 14:3, John 12:3). The adjective emphasizes the ointment was genuine, not counterfeit — the real thing, not a cheap imitation. This mirrors the gospel call: genuine faith, genuine love, genuine worship. God is not honored by imitations.

Key Bible Verses

Mark 14:3 A woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.

John 12:3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair.

John 12:5 Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.

Mark 14:6 'Leave her alone,' said Jesus. 'Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.'

Matthew 26:13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.

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