5581. pseudónumos

Lexicon

pseudónumos: Falsely named, false

Original Word: ψευδώνυμος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: pseudónumos
Pronunciation: psyoo-don'-oo-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (psyoo-do'-noo-mos)
Definition: Falsely named, false
Meaning: falsely named, under a false name.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

falsely called.

From pseudes and onoma; untruly named -- falsely so called.

see GREEK pseudes

see GREEK onoma

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pseudés and onoma
Definition
under a false name, falsely called
NASB Translation
falsely called (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5581: ψευδώνυμος

ψευδώνυμος, ψευδωνυμον (ψεῦδος (ψευδής, rather) and ὄνομα), falsely named (A. V. falsely so called): 1 Timothy 6:20. (Aeschylus, Philo, Plutarch, Sextus Empiricus)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and ὄνομα (onoma, meaning "name").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ψευδώνυμος, as it is a concept more specifically addressed in the Greek New Testament context. However, related concepts of falsehood and deception can be found in Hebrew terms such as שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's Hebrew 8267) meaning "falsehood" or "lie," and כָּזָב (kazab, Strong's Hebrew 3577) meaning "deception" or "falsehood." These terms similarly convey the idea of something that is not true or is misleading.

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe something that is falsely labeled or misrepresented, particularly in the context of false knowledge or teachings.

Context: The Greek term ψευδώνυμος (pseudōnymos) appears in the New Testament in 1 Timothy 6:20. In this passage, the Apostle Paul warns Timothy to guard what has been entrusted to him and to avoid "irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called knowledge." The term "so-called" is translated from ψευδώνυμος, indicating that the knowledge being referred to is falsely named or misrepresented as true knowledge.

In the context of 1 Timothy, Paul is addressing the issue of false teachings and philosophies that were prevalent in the early church. These teachings were often presented as advanced or superior knowledge but were, in fact, contrary to the truth of the Gospel. The use of ψευδώνυμος underscores the deceptive nature of these teachings, which claimed legitimacy but were fundamentally flawed.

The concept of false naming is significant in the biblical narrative, as it highlights the importance of discernment and adherence to true doctrine. The early church faced numerous challenges from false teachers who sought to lead believers astray with doctrines that were not rooted in the apostolic teaching. Paul's exhortation to Timothy serves as a timeless reminder for believers to remain vigilant and discerning, ensuring that their faith is grounded in the truth of God's Word.

Forms and Transliterations

ψευδωνυμου ψευδωνύμου pseudonumou pseudōnumou pseudonymou pseudonýmou pseudōnymou pseudōnýmou

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 6:20 Adj-GFS
GRK: ἀντιθέσεις τῆς ψευδωνύμου γνώσεως
NAS: [and] the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge--
KJV: of science falsely so called:
INT: oppositions called knowledge

Strong's Greek 5581
1 Occurrence

ψευδωνύμου — 1 Occ.