ψεῦδος (pseûdos) — Lie
Greek word study: ψεῦδος (pseûdos), Strong's G5579. a falsehood
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a falsehood
KJV translation words: lie, lying
Strong's G5579 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 8:44 and last appears in Revelation 22:15.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 10)
- John 8:44 — ψεῦδος — falsehood
- Romans 1:25 — ψεύδει — falsehood
- Ephesians 4:25 — ψεῦδος — falsehood
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9 — ψεύδους — of falsehood
- 2 Thessalonians 2:11 — ψεύδει — is false
- 1 John 2:21 — ψεῦδος — lie
- 1 John 2:27 — ψεῦδος — a lie
- Revelation 14:5 — ψεῦδος — a lie
- Revelation 21:27 — ψεῦδος — a lie
- Revelation 22:15 — ψεῦδος — falsehood
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5574 ψεύδομαι (pseúdomai).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G893 ἀψευδής (apseudḗs).
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Frequently asked questions
What does pseûdos (G5579) mean?
A falsehood.
How is G5579 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5579 as: lie, lying.
How often does ψεῦδος (pseûdos) appear?
Strong's G5579 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 8:44 and last appears in Revelation 22:15.
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