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falsehood

Meaning of “falsehood”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences14 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 18:13

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Psalms 7:14
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 7:14 · retained source text

Behold, he trauelleth with iniquitie, and hath conceiued mischiefe, and brought forth falshood.

1611 marginal noteIob.15.35. Esa.59.4. Iam.1.15.

Psalms 144:11
Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 144:11 · retained source text

Rid me, and deliuer me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanitie: and their right hand is a right hand of falshood.

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Historical definitions

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

volume 1, leaf 736, column 2 (main_dictionary)