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ψευδομαρτυρέω G5576

G5576 is the Greek word ψευδομαρτυρέω, transliterated pseudomartyréō. The King James Version most often renders it bear false witness.

Word: ψευδομαρτυρέωTransliteration: pseudomartyréōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in evidence.

Where it comes from

from G5575 (ψευδομάρτυρ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

bear false witness 3×shalt 2×do 2×bare false witness 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: be a false witness.

Verses using ψευδομαρτυρέω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 19:18 · KJV

He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

Mark 10:19 · KJV

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

Mark 14:56 · KJV

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

Mark 14:57 · KJV

And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

Luke 18:20 · KJV

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

Romans 13:9 · KJV

For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5576 mean?

G5576 is the Greek word ψευδομαρτυρέω (pseudomartyréō), meaning to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in evidence.

How is G5576 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it bear false witness (3 times), shalt (2 times), do (2 times), bare false witness (2 times).

How many times does G5576 appear in the Bible?

ψευδομαρτυρέω (pseudomartyréō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5576 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5575 (ψευδομάρτυρ).

Nearby entries

G5573 · ψευδολόγος — mendacious, i.e. promulgating erroneous…G5574 · ψεύδομαι — to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive…G5575 · ψευδομάρτυρ — a spurious witness, i.e. bearer of untrue testimony G5577 · ψευδομαρτυρία — untrue testimony G5578 · ψευδοπροφήτης — a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended…G5579 · ψεῦδος — a falsehood

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