Strong's Lexicon pseusma: Lie, falsehood Original Word: ψεῦσμα Word Origin: Derived from ψεύδομαι (pseudomai), meaning "to lie" or "to deceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8267 שֶׁקֶר (sheqer) – falsehood, lie - H3577 כָּזָב (kazab) – lie, falsehood Usage: The term "pseusma" refers to a lie or falsehood, emphasizing the act of deception or the state of being untrue. In the New Testament, it is used to describe statements or claims that are contrary to truth, often in the context of moral or spiritual deception. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truth and falsehood were significant concepts, especially in philosophical and religious contexts. The early Christian community, emerging in a culture where various philosophies and religions coexisted, placed a strong emphasis on truth as revealed in Jesus Christ. Lies and falsehoods were seen as contrary to the nature of God, who is described as the God of truth. The early church faced challenges from false teachings and heresies, making the concept of "pseusma" particularly relevant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudomai Definition a lie, falsehood NASB Translation lie (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5582: ψεῦσμαψεῦσμα, ψευσματος, τό (ψεύδω), a falsehood, a lie (Plato, Meno, p. 71 d.; Plato, Lucian; the Sept.); specifically, the perfidy by which a man by sinning breaks faith with God, Romans 3:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lie. From pseudomai; a fabrication, i.e. Falsehood -- lie. see GREEK pseudomai Forms and Transliterations ψευσματι ψεύσματι pseusmati pseúsmatiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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