G5580

ψευδόχριστος

pseudochristos

Masculine noun · From ψευδής (G5571) and Χριστός (G5547)

From G5571 and G5547; a spurious Messiah:—false Christ.

Outline

a false Christ (or Messiah)
one who falsely lays claim to the name and office of the Messiah

Usages

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.

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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.

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