Strong's Lexicon pseudapostolos: False apostle Original Word: ψευδαπόστολος Word Origin: From ψευδής (pseudes, meaning "false") and ἀπόστολος (apostolos, meaning "apostle" or "messenger") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pseudapostolos," the concept of false prophets or deceitful leaders can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures, such as in Jeremiah 14:14 and Ezekiel 13:9, where false prophets are condemned for leading the people astray. Usage: The term "pseudapostolos" refers to individuals who falsely claim the authority and role of an apostle. In the New Testament, it is used to describe those who deceitfully present themselves as true messengers of Christ but are, in fact, impostors. These false apostles are characterized by their deceitful practices and their attempts to lead believers astray from the true gospel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, apostles were recognized as authoritative leaders and messengers of the gospel, often having witnessed the resurrected Christ and been directly commissioned by Him. The presence of false apostles posed a significant threat to the early church, as they sought to distort the teachings of Christ and undermine the authority of true apostles like Paul. The early church had to be vigilant in discerning true apostles from false ones, relying on the teachings of Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pseudés and apostolos Definition a false apostle NASB Translation false apostles (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5570: ψευδαπόστολοςψευδαπόστολος, ψευδαποστολου, ὁ (ψευδής and ἀπόστολος), a false apostle, one who falsely claims to be an ambassador of Christ: 2 Corinthians 11:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance false teacher. From pseudes and apostolos; a spurious apostle, i.e. Pretended pracher -- false teacher. see GREEK pseudes see GREEK apostolos Forms and Transliterations ψευδαποστολοι ψευδαπόστολοι pseudapostoloi pseudapóstoloiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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