Strong's G5574 · Greek
ψεύδομαι
pseudomai · /psyoo'-dom-ahee/
Definition
middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood:--falsely, lie.
KJV: falsely, lie
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ψεύδομαι across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? to lie to: or, to deceive
Acts 5:4Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
James1 verse
1 John1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5574 (pseudomai) mean?
middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood:--falsely, lie.
How many times does G5574 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5574 (ψεύδομαι) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lie.”
How is pseudomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5574 is rendered as “lie” (9×), “falsely” (1×), “hast” (1×), “lied” (1×), among other words.