ψευδοπροφήτης
pseudoprophētēs
false prophet
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ψευδοπροφήτης (pseudoprophētēs) is a compound term consisting of "false" (ψευδ-) and "prophet" (προφήτης). Its primary meaning is a person who claims toKing or speak on behalf of God but is actually deceiving others. This term is part of the semantic domain of Sin & Righteousness, indicating its connection to moral and spiritual issues. The word ψευδοπροφήτης occurs 11 times in the Bible, suggesting its significance in the New Testament context. Its range of usage is primarily negative, highlighting the dangers of false teachings and the importance of authentic spiritual guidance. The term is often used in contrast to true prophets who speak on behalf of God, emphasizing the distinction between divine revelation and human deception. In summary, ψευδοπροφήτης is a term that warns against false spiritual leaders who claim to speak for God but are actually deceiving others. Its significance lies in its connection to the moral and spiritual issues of the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of authentic spiritual guidance and the dangers of false teachings.
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Occurrences in Scripture
11 total occurrences across the text
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
Matthew 24:11Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray.
Matthew 24:24For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.
Mark 13:22For there will arise false christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.
Luke 6:26Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.
Acts 13:6When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar Jesus,
2 Peter 2:1But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
1 John 4:1Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Revelation 16:13I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, something like frogs;
Revelation 19:20The beast was taken, and with him the false prophet who worked the signs in his sight, with which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur.
Revelation 20:10The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are also. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.