Pseudḗs — G5571

Definition

adjective

untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked

Usually translated as

false, liar

Origin

from G5574

• pseúdomai (G5574)

Occurrences

Pseudḗs occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Revelation (2)

• Acts 6:13 — And set up false (ψευδεῖς) witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
• Revelation 2:2 — I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars (ψευδεῖς):
• Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars (ψευδέσιν), shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.