ΨΕΥΣΤ‾Η‾, ψευστ‾η‾
PSEUST‾Ē‾, pseust‾ē‾
Sounds Like: psev-STAIN
Translations: liar, a liar
From the root: ΨΕΥΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΨΕΥΣΤΗΝ (Pseustēn), which means 'liar'. It refers to someone who speaks falsehoods or deceives. It is used to describe a person who habitually tells lies. The overline on the 'H' indicates a missing 'N' at the end of the word, a common scribal practice to save space.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5583 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 1 John — 1:10
From the same root
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