Strong's Lexicon apseudés: True, not lying, truthful Original Word: ἀψευδής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not," and "ψευδής" (pseudes), meaning "false" or "lying." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "apseudés," the concept of truthfulness is captured in Hebrew words such as "אֱמֶת" (emet), meaning "truth," and "נֶאֱמָן" (ne'eman), meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy." Usage: The term "apseudés" is used to describe something or someone that is truthful, genuine, and free from deceit or falsehood. It emphasizes the quality of being true and reliable, without any element of deception. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truthfulness was a highly valued virtue, often associated with integrity and honor. The concept of truth was central to philosophical discussions, particularly in the context of ethics and rhetoric. In the Jewish tradition, truthfulness was also a key attribute of God's character, as seen in the Hebrew Scriptures. The early Christian community, emerging from this cultural milieu, placed a strong emphasis on truth as a reflection of God's nature and as a standard for Christian living. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and pseudés Definition free from falsehood NASB Translation who cannot lie (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 893: ἀψευδήςἀψευδής, ἀψευδες (ψεῦδος), without lie, truthful: Titus 1:2. (In Greek writings from Hesiod theog. 233 down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance that cannot lie. From a (as a negative particle) and pseudos; veracious -- that cannot lie. see GREEK a see GREEK pseudos Forms and Transliterations αψευδης αψευδής ἀψευδὴς apseudes apseudēs apseudḕsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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