# ἀπιστέω/apisteō 
This word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action. 

* This word can mean to not believe someone or something.
    * Sometimes this word talks about a person who does not believe in Jesus.
    * Sometimes this word talks about a person who chooses not to believe something. 

* This word can mean to be unfaithful or not loyal to someone. 

**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being.