ψεῦδος

pseudosNoun (Neuter)G5579

lie

From: from G5574 (ψεύδομαι);

Short Definition

a falsehood

Full Lexicon Entry

a falsehood, untruth, lie: opposite to ἡ ἀλήθεια,; to τὸ ἀληθές; ποιεῖν ψ.; ἐν πάσῃ δυνάμει κ. σημείοις κ. *τέρασιν ψεύδους *(genitive qual., see M, Th., 104; and on the meaning and construction, see also ICC, in l).
LXX Usage: chiefly for שֶׁקֶר, also for כַּחַשׁ, כָּזָב

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
3
1 John
2
2 Thessalonians
2
Ephesians
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 2:21
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9
  • Ephesians 4:25
  • Revelation 14:5
  • Revelation 22:15

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