ψευδομαρτυρέω

pseudomartureōVerbG5576

to perjure

From: from G5575 (ψευδομάρτυρ);

Short Definition

to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in evidence

Full Lexicon Entry

to bear false witness: , " (LXX) ; with genitive of person(s), (Xen., Plat.).
LXX Usage: (17) (עָנָה), Da TH AB2R (see ψευδομάρτυς) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
3
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 18:20
  • Matthew 19:18
  • Mark 10:19
  • Mark 14:56
  • Mark 14:57

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