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Strong's G5580 ψευδόχριστος (pseudochristos)

Pseudochristos means “false Christ” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5580 — cac (“moth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5580
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5580 Quick Answer

Strong's G5580 ψευδόχριστος (pseudochristos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pseudochristos (psyoo-dokh'-ris-tos) n. 1. a false Messiah [from G5571 and G5547] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include false. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
pseudochristos (psyoo-dokh'-ris-tos) n. 1. a false Messiah [from G5571 and G5547]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
false

Meaning and Definition

pseudochristos (psyoo-dokh'-ris-tos) n. 1. a false Messiah [from G5571 and G5547] KJV: false Christ Root(s): G5571, G5547

Original Word
ψευδόχριστος
Transliteration
pseudochristos
Derivation
Root: Χριστός R1: 5571 R2: 5547
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5580. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

false Christ

Usage: 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 Strong's G5580 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render pseudochristos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

false Matthew 24:24

How Strong's G5580 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G5580 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5580 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 24:24 KJV

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 KJV

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

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5580.

Matthew 24:24 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5580, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5580 FAQ

What does pseudochristos (ψευδόχριστος) mean?

Pseudochristos (Strong's G5580) is a Greek word most simply glossed "false Christ". pseudochristos (psyoo-dokh'-ris-tos) n. 1. a false Messiah [from G5571 and G5547]

How many times is pseudochristos (ψευδόχριστος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5580 across 2 books.

Where can I study pseudochristos (ψευδόχριστος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5580 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate pseudochristos (ψευδόχριστος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as false. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.