Greek · G3454 · unreviewed

μῦθος

Myth

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μῦθος G3454
Pronunciation mŷthos

What does μῦθος (mŷthos) mean in the Bible?

μῦθος (mŷthos) is a Greek word meaning "myth". μῦθος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Wis.

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Meaning

myth
Extended definition

A fabricated narrative explicitly opposed to true logos; a false story presented as authoritative truth.

1speech, con­versation.
2(a) a story, narrative (Hom.);
blater, opposite to λόγος (a true narrative) = Lat. fabula, a myth, fable, fiction: 1Ti.1:4 4:7, 2Ti.4:4, Tit.1:14, 2Pe.1:16. SYN.. λόγος, q.v
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Plural · Masculine 1 Tim 1:4 · Titus 1:14 · 2 Pet 1:16
Accusative · Plural · Masculine 1 Tim 4:7 · 2 Tim 4:4
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