ΨΕΥΔΟΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ, ψευδοαποστολος
PSEUDOAPOSTOLOS, pseudoapostolos
Sounds Like: psyoo-doh-a-POS-toh-los
Translations: false apostle, a false apostle
From the root: ΨΕΥΔΗΣ, ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'pseudes' (false) and 'apostolos' (apostle). It refers to someone who falsely claims to be an apostle or who acts as an apostle but teaches false doctrine. It is used to describe individuals who pretend to have divine authority or a legitimate commission from God, but whose teachings or actions are deceptive and contrary to truth. It implies a deliberate deception or a lack of genuine divine appointment.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5570 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΨΕΥΔΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΙ — false apostles, pseudo-apostles
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