ψευδής (pseudḗs) — False

Greek word study: ψευδής (pseudḗs), Strong's G5571. untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked

GreekStrong's G5571
Quick definition
Greek word
ψευδής (pseudḗs)

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untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked

Word study
Derivation: from G5574 (ψεύδομαι);

KJV translation words: false, liar

Where this word appears

Strong's G5571 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 6:13 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

false ×2liars ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ψευδεῖς ×2ψευδέσιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×2Acts ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5574 ψεύδομαι (pseúdomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5569 ψευδάδελφος (pseudádelphos), G5570 ψευδαπόστολος (pseudapóstolos), G5572 ψευδοδιδάσκαλος (pseudodidáskalos), G5573 ψευδολόγος (pseudológos), G5575 ψευδομάρτυρ (pseudomártyr), G5578 ψευδοπροφήτης (pseudoprophḗtēs), G5580 ψευδόχριστος (pseudóchristos), G5581 ψευδώνυμος (pseudṓnymos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does pseudḗs (G5571) mean?

Untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked.

How is G5571 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5571 as: false, liar.

How often does ψευδής (pseudḗs) appear?

Strong's G5571 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 6:13 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.