Hebrew · H4820, G5571 · unreviewed

מִרְמָה

Fraud · false

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מִרְמָה H4820 fraud
Pronunciation mirmah
Deception that conceals true intent; often used of false speech or hidden treachery against covenant relationships
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ψευδής G5571 false
Pronunciation pseudḗs
Describes both deceitful persons and false claims; fundamentally emphasizes untrustworthiness rather than mere error.
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What does מִרְמָה (mirmah) mean in the Bible?

מִרְמָה · ψευδής is a Hebrew word meaning "deception, fraud, or deceit".

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Meaning

deception, fraud, or deceit
Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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