False brother, one who only pretends to be a fellow believer in Christ

G5569
Greek
UBS
ψευδάδελφος
pseudádelphospsyoo-dad'-el-fos
Noun Masculine

Definition

an individual who pretends to be a close member of a socio-religious group but is not (see {D:11.22}, {D:11.23}, and {D:11.24})

Semantic Domains

Groups and Classes of Persons and Members of Such Groups and Classes

Etymology

from G5571 (ψευδής) and G80 (ἀδελφός);

KJV Translations

false brethren

Occurrences2
Frequency Rank#2697

Verse Usage

This word appears 2 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.