Strong's Lexicon pseudomartureó: To bear false witness, to testify falsely Original Word: ψευδομαρτυρέω Word Origin: From the Greek words ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and μαρτυρέω (martureó, meaning "to bear witness" or "to testify"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of bearing false witness is עֵד שֶׁקֶר (ed sheqer), found in passages like Exodus 20:16 and Deuteronomy 5:20. Usage: The verb "pseudomartureó" refers to the act of giving false testimony or lying under oath. In the biblical context, it is often associated with legal settings where truthfulness is paramount. The term underscores the moral and ethical breach involved in deliberately distorting the truth, especially in matters of justice and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman societies, the integrity of the judicial process was crucial. Bearing false witness was considered a serious offense, as it could lead to unjust outcomes, including wrongful punishment or the perversion of justice. The Ten Commandments explicitly prohibit bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16), highlighting its importance in maintaining societal order and trust. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudomartus Definition to bear false witness, give false testimony NASB Translation bear false witness (3), give false testimony (1), giving false testimony (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5576: ψευδομαρτυρέωψευδομαρτυρέω, ψευδομαρτύρω: imperfect ἐψευδομαρτυρου; future ψευδομαρτυρήσω; 1 aorist subjunctive 2 person singular ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς; to utter falsehoods in giving testimony, to testify falsely, to bear false witness (Xenophon, mem. 4, 4, 11; Plato, rep. 9, p. 575 b.; legg. 11, p. 937 c.; Aristotle, rhet. 1, 14, 6, p. 1375a, 12; (rhet. ad Alex. 16, p. 1432a, 6); Josephus, Antiquities 3, 5, 5): Matthew 19:18; (Mark 10:19); Luke 18:20; Romans 13:9 Rec.; κατά τίνος, Mark 14:56f (as Exodus 20:16; Deuteronomy 5:20). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear false witness. From pseudomartur; to be an untrue testifier, i.e. Offer falsehood in evidence -- be a false witness. see GREEK pseudomartur Forms and Transliterations εψευδομαρτυρουν εψευδομαρτύρουν ἐψευδομαρτύρουν ψευδομαρτυρησεις ψευδομαρτυρήσεις ψευδομαρτυρησης ψευδομαρτυρήσης ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς epseudomarturoun epseudomartyroun epseudomartýroun pseudomartureseis pseudomarturēseis pseudomartureses pseudomarturēsēs pseudomartyreseis pseudomartyrēseis pseudomartyrḗseis pseudomartyrḗsēis pseudomartyreses pseudomartyrēsēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 19:18 V-FIA-2SGRK: κλέψεις Οὐ ψευδομαρτυρήσεις NAS: YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS; KJV: Thou shalt not bear false witness, INT: you will steal not You will bear false witness Mark 10:19 V-ASA-2S Mark 14:56 V-IIA-3P Mark 14:57 V-IIA-3P Luke 18:20 V-ASA-2S Strong's Greek 5576 |