What does עֵד · ψευδομάρτυρ mean in the Bible?
עֵד · ψευδομάρτυρ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a deceitful or lying witness".
Hebrew · H5707, G5575
עֵד שֶׁקֶר
Concretely, a witness ; abstractly, testimony ; specifically, a recorder , i.e. prince · false witness
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עֵד H5707 concretely, a witness ; abstractly, testimony ; specifically, a recorder , i.e. prince
Pronunciation ʿēḏ
Witness who testifies in legal or covenant contexts; foundational to truth-establishing and justice in Israelite society.
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ψευδομάρτυρ G5575 false witness
Pronunciation pseudomártyr
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What does עֵד שֶׁקֶר (ed sheqer) mean in the Bible?
עֵד · ψευδομάρτυρ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a deceitful or lying witness".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5707, G5575?
H5707, G5575 is connected to 70 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a deceitful or lying witness
Strong's H5707, G5575
Lexical occurrences 70 verses Source Gloss
a deceitful or lying witness
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