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falsehood

Meaning of “falsehood”

What is contrary to truth: a lie, deceit, unfaithfulness, or false appearance.

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14 occurrences14 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 18:13

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2 Samuel 18:13
Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 18:13 · retained source text

Otherwyse, I should haue wrought falshood against mine owne life: for there is no matter hid from the King, and thou thy selfe wouldest haue set thy selfe against me.

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Contrariety to fact or truth; a lie or untrue assertion; dishonesty, treachery, deceit, or false appearance.

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