Strong's Lexicon pseudologos: False speaker, liar Original Word: ψευδολόγος Word Origin: From ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and λόγος (logos, meaning "word" or "speech") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pseudologos," the concept of lying or falsehood is captured in Hebrew by words such as שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's Hebrew 8267) and כָּזָב (kazab, Strong's Hebrew 3577). Usage: The term "pseudologos" is used to describe someone who speaks falsehoods or lies. It is an adjective that characterizes a person who is deceitful in their speech, often with the intent to mislead or deceive others. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the moral and spiritual corruption associated with falsehood. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truthfulness was a valued virtue, and lying was often associated with moral decay and societal disorder. The early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, placed a strong emphasis on truth as a reflection of God's character. The use of "pseudologos" in the New Testament reflects the early Christians' commitment to truth and their rejection of deceit, which was seen as contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies 5573 pseudológos (an adjective, derived from 5571 /pseudḗs, "false, pretense" and 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – properly, a liar passing on false conclusions because working with false premises (used only in 1 Tim 4:2). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudés and logos Definition speaking falsely, lying NASB Translation liars (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5573: ψευδολόγοςψευδολόγος, ψευδολογον (ψευδής and λεγο), speaking (teaching) falsely, speaking lies: 1 Timothy 4:2. (Aristophanes ran. 1521; Polybius, Lucian, Aesop, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speaking lies. From pseudes and lego; mendacious, i.e. Promulgating erroneous Christian doctrine -- speaking lies. see GREEK pseudes see GREEK lego Forms and Transliterations ψευδολογων ψευδολόγων pseudologon pseudologōn pseudológon pseudológōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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