ψευδολόγος
Lying
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What does ψευδολόγος (pseudológos) mean in the Bible?
ψευδολόγος (pseudológos) is a Greek word meaning "lying". ψευδο-λόγος, -ον (ψευδής, λέγω), speaking falsely, lying: 1Ti.
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Meaning
One who habitually speaks falsehoods; emphasizes character of habitual liar rather than isolated false statements
(ψευδής, λέγω), speaking falsely, lying: 1Ti.4:2 (Aristoph., Polyb., al.).
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