Strong's Lexicon pseudés: False, lying, deceitful Original Word: ψευδής Word Origin: Derived from ψεύδομαι (pseudomai), meaning "to lie" or "to deceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with falsehood is שֶׁקֶר (sheqer), Strong's Hebrew 8267, which means "lie" or "deception." Usage: The Greek adjective "pseudés" is used to describe something that is false or untrue. It often characterizes individuals or statements that are deceitful or misleading. In the New Testament, it is used to warn against falsehood and to highlight the importance of truthfulness in the life of a believer. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truth and falsehood were significant moral and philosophical concerns. The early Christian community, emerging in this context, emphasized truth as a reflection of God's character. The concept of falsehood was not only a moral failing but also a spiritual danger, as it was associated with the influence of Satan, the "father of lies" (John 8:44). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudomai Definition lying, false NASB Translation false (2), liars (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5571: ψευδήςψευδής, ψευδές (ψεύδομαι), from Homer, Iliad4, 235 down, lying, deceitful, false: Revelation 2:2; μάρτυρες, Acts 6:13; substantively οἱ ψευδεῖς (A. V. liars), Revelation 21:8 (here Lachmann ψεύστης, which see). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance false, lyingFrom pseudomai; untrue, i.e. Erroneous, deceitful, wicked -- false, liar. see GREEK pseudomai Forms and Transliterations ψευδεί ψευδεις ψευδείς ψευδεῖς ψευδές ψευδέσι ψευδεσιν ψευδέσιν ψεύδεσιν ψευδή ψευδής ψευδούς ψεύδους ψευδών pseudeis pseudeîs pseudesin pseudésinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 6:13 Adj-AMPGRK: τε μάρτυρας ψευδεῖς λέγοντας Ὁ NAS: They put forward false witnesses KJV: set up false witnesses, INT: and witnesses false saying the Revelation 2:2 Adj-AMP Revelation 21:8 Adj-DMP Strong's Greek 5571 |
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