Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ψευδομαρτυρία”
Understanding pseudomartyría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
false witness. - untrue testimony
G5577
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ψευδομαρτυρία
Phoneticpsyoo-dom-ar-too-ree'-ah
Transliterationpseudomartyría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
false witness. - untrue testimony
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:19 | “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:” Word: ψευδομαρτυρία (pseudomartyría) | |
| Matthew 26:59 | “Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;” Word: ψευδομαρτυρία (pseudomartyría) |