Strong's Greek Concordance

G5580: ψευδόχριστος

pseudóchristos · “false Christ”

Definition

a spurious Messiah

KJV translates it as: false Christ

Word origin: from G5571 (ψευδής) and G5547 (Χριστός);

Extended definition

ψευδό-χριστος, -ου ὁ
a false Christ or Messiah, "a pretender to the Messianic office" (Swete, Mk., 309; cf. also Tr., Syn., § xxx): Mat.24:24, Mrk.13:22 (cf. ἀντίχριστος).†
(AS)

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How G5580 is translated

  • false christs ×2

Bible verses with G5580 (pseudóchristos)

Pseudóchristos appears in 2 verses.

  • Matthew 24:24

    For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

  • Mark 13:22

    For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.