Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5578

Strong's G5578 · Greek

ψευδοπροφήτης

pseudoprophḗtēs

Number
G5578
Language
Greek
Original word
ψευδοπροφήτης
Transliteration
pseudoprophḗtēs
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor

KJV: false prophet

Root / derivation: from G5571 (ψευδής) and G4396 (προφήτης);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ψευδοπροφήτης across 11 verses.

prophets7×
prophet4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Acts1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
1 John1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5578 (pseudoprophḗtēs) mean?

a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor

How many times does G5578 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5578 (ψευδοπροφήτης) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prophets.”

How is pseudoprophḗtēs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5578 is rendered as “prophets” (7×), “prophet” (4×).

Where does the Greek word ψευδοπροφήτης come from?

from G5571 (ψευδής) and G4396 (προφήτης);