5572. pseudodidaskalos

Lexicon

pseudodidaskalos: False teacher

Original Word: ψευδοδιδάσκαλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: pseudodidaskalos
Pronunciation: psyoo-dod-id-as'-kal-os
Phonetic Spelling: (psyoo-dod-id-as'-kal-os)
Definition: False teacher
Meaning: a false teacher, teacher of false things.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

false teacher.

From pseudes and didaskalos; a spurious teacher, i.e. Propagator of erroneous Christian doctrine -- false teacher.

see GREEK pseudes

see GREEK didaskalos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pseudés and didaskalos
Definition
a false teacher
NASB Translation
false teachers (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5572: ψευδοδιδάσκαλος

ψευδοδιδάσκαλος, ψευδοδιδασκαλου, ὁ (ψευδής and διδάσκαλος), a false teacher: 2 Peter 2:1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and διδάσκαλος (didaskalos, meaning "teacher").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ψευδοδιδάσκαλος, the concept of false teaching is addressed in the Old Testament through terms such as נָבִיא שֶׁקֶר (navi sheker, "false prophet") and other related expressions that describe those who lead God's people astray through deceptive messages.

Usage: The term ψευδοδιδάσκαλος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who propagate false teachings within the Christian community, leading believers astray from the truth of the Gospel.

Context: The term ψευδοδιδάσκαλος appears in the New Testament, specifically in 2 Peter 2:1, where the apostle Peter warns the early church about the presence of false teachers among them: "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves" (BSB).

In the context of the early church, false teachers were a significant threat to the integrity and purity of Christian doctrine. These individuals often claimed to have special knowledge or insights, yet their teachings deviated from the apostolic truth. The danger posed by false teachers was not only in their doctrinal errors but also in their potential to lead believers into immoral practices and away from the true faith.

The New Testament provides several criteria to identify false teachers, including their denial of core Christian truths, their immoral lifestyles, and their tendency to exploit believers for personal gain. The apostolic writings urge believers to remain vigilant, to test all teachings against the Scriptures, and to hold fast to the sound doctrine delivered by the apostles.

The presence of false teachers is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament, highlighting the ongoing spiritual battle for truth within the church. Believers are encouraged to grow in discernment and to rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit to recognize and reject false teachings.

Forms and Transliterations

ψευδοδιδασκαλοι ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι pseudodidaskaloi pseudodidáskaloi

Englishman's Concordance

2 Peter 2:1 N-NMP
GRK: ὑμῖν ἔσονται ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι οἵτινες παρεισάξουσιν
NAS: as there will also be false teachers among
KJV: there shall be false teachers among
INT: you will be false teachers who will bring in stealthily

Strong's Greek 5572
1 Occurrence

ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι — 1 Occ.