The meaning of “ψευδομαρτυρέω”
Understanding pseudomartyréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be a false witness. - to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in evidence
ψευδομαρτυρέω
be a false witness. - to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in evidence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:18 | “He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,” Word: ψευδομαρτυρέω (pseudomartyréō) | |
| Mark 14:56 | “For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.” Word: ψευδομαρτυρέω (pseudomartyréō) | |
| Luke 18:20 | “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.” Word: ψευδομαρτυρέω (pseudomartyréō) | |
| Romans 13:9 | “For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Word: ψευδομαρτυρέω (pseudomartyréō) |