ΨΕΥΔΙΕΡΕΙΣ, ψευδιερεις
PSEUDIEREIS, pseudiereis
Sounds Like: psyoo-dee-eh-REIS
Translations: false priests, a false priest
From the root: ΨΕΥΔΗΣ, ΙΕΡΕΥΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word meaning 'false priests'. It refers to individuals who claim to be priests but are not legitimate or true in their office, often implying deceit or idolatry. It is used to describe those who lead people astray in religious matters or serve false gods.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5571 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
From the same root
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- ΨΕΥΔΙΕΡΕΥΣ — false priest, a false priest
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