Strong's Lexicon pseudodidaskalos: False teacher Original Word: ψευδοδιδάσκαλος Word Origin: From the Greek words ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and διδάσκαλος (didaskalos, meaning "teacher"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pseudodidaskalos," the concept of false teaching is addressed in the Old Testament. For example, the Hebrew word נָבִיא שֶׁקֶר (navi sheker, meaning "false prophet") is related in concept. See Strong's Hebrew entries: H5030 (נָבִיא, navi) and H8267 (שֶׁקֶר, sheker). Usage: The term "pseudodidaskalos" refers to an individual who claims to be a teacher of the truth but instead propagates falsehoods and erroneous doctrines. In the New Testament, this term is used to warn believers about those who distort the gospel and lead others astray with teachings that are contrary to the apostolic doctrine. Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, the spread of the gospel was accompanied by the rise of various heresies and false teachings. The apostles and early church leaders were vigilant in addressing these issues, as false teachers posed a significant threat to the purity and unity of the Christian faith. The Greco-Roman world was rife with philosophical and religious ideas, making it fertile ground for the emergence of false teachings within the church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudés and didaskalos Definition a false teacher NASB Translation false teachers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5572: ψευδοδιδάσκαλοςψευδοδιδάσκαλος, ψευδοδιδασκαλου, ὁ (ψευδής and διδάσκαλος), a false teacher: 2 Peter 2:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance false teacher. From pseudes and didaskalos; a spurious teacher, i.e. Propagator of erroneous Christian doctrine -- false teacher. see GREEK pseudes see GREEK didaskalos Forms and Transliterations ψευδοδιδασκαλοι ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι pseudodidaskaloi pseudodidáskaloiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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