Strong's Lexicon pseudadelphos: False brother Original Word: ψευδάδελφος Word Origin: From ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and ἀδελφός (adelphos, meaning "brother") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pseudadelphos," the concept of deceit and falsehood is present in Hebrew scriptures, such as in the word שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's H8267), meaning "falsehood" or "lie." Usage: The term "pseudadelphos" refers to someone who pretends to be a brother in faith but is not genuine. It is used to describe individuals who infiltrate Christian communities with ulterior motives, often causing division or spreading false teachings. The term highlights the danger of deceit within the church and the need for discernment among believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, communities were often small and tightly knit, making them vulnerable to internal threats. False brothers could easily disrupt the unity and purity of the faith by introducing heretical ideas or by sowing discord. The early church faced numerous challenges from both external persecution and internal deception, necessitating vigilance and discernment among believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudés and adelphos Definition a false brother NASB Translation false brethren (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5569: ψευδάδελφοςψευδάδελφος, ψευδαδελφου, ὁ (ψευδής and ἀδελφός), a false brother, i. e. one who ostentatiously professes to be a Christian, but is destitute of Christian knowledge and piety: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Galatians 2:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance false brethren. From pseudes and adephos; a spurious brother, i.e. Pretended associate -- false brethren. see GREEK pseudes see GREEK adephos Forms and Transliterations ψευδαδελφοις ψευδαδέλφοις ψευδαδελφους ψευδαδελφούς ψευδαδέλφους pseudadelphois pseudadélphois pseudadelphous pseudadélphousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 11:26 N-DMPGRK: κινδύνοις ἐν ψευδαδέλφοις NAS: dangers among FALSE brethren; KJV: [in] perils among false brethren; INT: in perils among false brothers Galatians 2:4 N-AMP Strong's Greek 5569 |
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