ψευδομαρτυρέω
pseudomartureō
“to perjure”
Definition
to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in evidence
from G5575 (ψευδομάρτυρ);
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logos (G3056)
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Occurrences
ψευδομαρτυρέω appears 6 times in the New Testament.
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Key Passages
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
“Which ones?” the man asked.Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,
You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’”
For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:
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