Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5579

Strong's G5579 · Greek

ψεῦδος

pseûdos

Number
G5579
Language
Greek
Original word
ψεῦδος
Transliteration
pseûdos
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

a falsehood

KJV: lie, lying

Root / derivation: from G5574 (ψεύδομαι);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ψεῦδος across 9 verses.

lie7×
lying2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

John1 verse
Romans1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
2 Thessalonians2 verses
1 John2 verses
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5579 (pseûdos) mean?

a falsehood

How many times does G5579 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5579 (ψεῦδος) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lie.”

How is pseûdos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5579 is rendered as “lie” (7×), “lying” (2×).

Where does the Greek word ψεῦδος come from?

from G5574 (ψεύδομαι);