◄ 5577. pseudomarturia ►
Strong's Lexicon pseudomarturia: False testimony, false witness Original Word: ψευδομαρτυρία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: pseudomarturia Pronunciation: psyoo-doh-mar-too-REE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (psyoo-dom-ar-too-ree'-ah) Definition: false testimony, false witness. Meaning: False testimony; false witness; the act of giving untrue evidence or lying under oath. Word Origin: From ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and μαρτυρία (martyria, meaning "testimony" or "witness"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of false testimony in the Hebrew Bible is closely related to the Hebrew word שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's Hebrew 8267), which means "falsehood" or "lie." Another related term is עֵד שָׁקֶר (ed sheqer, Strong's Hebrew 5707 and 8267), meaning "false witness." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe deceitful practices and are similarly condemned as violations of God's commandments. Usage: The term ψευδομαρτυρία is used in the New Testament to describe the act of bearing false witness, particularly in legal or judicial contexts. It is associated with deceit and is considered a serious moral and ethical violation. Context: • Contextual Background: In the biblical context, bearing false witness is explicitly condemned in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16), highlighting its significance as a moral transgression. The act of giving false testimony undermines justice and truth, which are foundational to the biblical legal system and community ethics. • New Testament References: The term ψευδομαρτυρία appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the gravity of false testimony. For instance, in Matthew 15:19, Jesus lists false testimony among the evils that come from the heart, equating it with other serious sins such as murder and theft. In Matthew 26:59-60, the chief priests and the Sanhedrin sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, illustrating the use of ψευδομαρτυρία in a judicial setting to achieve unjust ends. • Moral and Ethical Implications: The New Testament teachings underscore the importance of truthfulness and integrity. False testimony is not only a legal issue but also a spiritual and ethical one, as it reflects the condition of the heart and one's relationship with God and others. The call to truthfulness is a recurring theme, urging believers to uphold honesty in all aspects of life. • Theological Significance: Bearing false witness is seen as an affront to God's nature, as God is depicted as the ultimate source of truth. The act of ψευδομαρτυρία is contrary to the character of God and the teachings of Jesus, who is described as "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). Thus, Christians are called to emulate Christ's example by living truthfully and justly. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5577: ψευδομαρτυρία ψευδομαρτυρία, ψευδομαρτυριας, ἡ, (ψευδομαρτυρέω), false testimony, false witness: Matthew 15:19; Matthew 26:59. (Plato, Plutarch; often in the Attic orators.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance false witness. From pseudomartur; untrue testimony -- false witness. see GREEK pseudomartur Forms and Transliterations ψευδομαρτυριαι ψευδομαρτυρίαι ψευδομαρτυριαν ψευδομαρτυρίαν pseudomarturiai pseudomarturian pseudomartyriai pseudomartyríai pseudomartyrian pseudomartyrían Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:19 N-NFP GRK: πορνεῖαι κλοπαί ψευδομαρτυρίαι βλασφημίαι NAS: thefts, FALSE witness, slanders. KJV: thefts, false witness, blasphemies: INT: sexual immorality thefts false witnessings slanders Matthew 26:59 N-AFS GRK: ὅλον ἐζήτουν ψευδομαρτυρίαν κατὰ τοῦ NAS: kept trying to obtain FALSE testimony against KJV: sought false witness against INT: whole sought false evidence against Strong's Greek 5577 2 Occurrences ψευδομαρτυρίαι — 1 Occ. ψευδομαρτυρίαν — 1 Occ.