The meaning of “ψεύστης”
Understanding pseústēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
liar. - a falsifier
ψεύστης
liar. - a falsifier
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 8:55 | “Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.” Word: ψεύστης (pseústēs) | |
| Romans 3:4 | “God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.” Word: ψεύστης (pseústēs) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:10 | “For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;” Word: ψεύστης (pseústēs) | |
| Titus 1:12 | “One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.” Word: ψεύστης (pseústēs) | |
| 1 John 2:22 | “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” Word: ψεύστης (pseústēs) |