Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ψευδομάρτυρ”
Understanding pseudomártyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
false witness. - a spurious witness, i.e. bearer of untrue testimony
G5575
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ψευδομάρτυρ
Phoneticpsyoo-dom-ar'-toor
Transliterationpseudomártyr
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
false witness. - a spurious witness, i.e. bearer of untrue testimony
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:60 | “But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,” Word: ψευδομάρτυρ (pseudomártyr) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:15 | “Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.” Word: ψευδομάρτυρ (pseudomártyr) |