UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Constructions: συκοφαντέω; σῦκον; φαίνω

Sense 1: to make false charges

Semantic entry: 33.434

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Accuse, Blame

Definition: to bring false charges against someone, especially with the intent of personal profit

Notes: The term συκοφαντέω refers to a practice in which persons could bring charges against an individual and receive a part of the fine or indemnity paid to the court.

LUK 3:14: RV LUK 3:14 · LV LUK 3:14 · Read together LUK 3:14

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OET-RV LUK 3:14

14 “And what about us too,” some soldiers inquired.
¶ “Don’t bully people or falsely accuse anyone,” Yohan answered, “and be content with your wages.”

OET-LV LUK 3:14

14 And also the_soldiering ones were _asking him saying:
What may_ we _do also?
And he _said to _them:
You _all _may _accost no _one nor you _all _may _falsely _accuse, and be _being _sufficed for _the wages of _you _all.

LUK 19:8: RV LUK 19:8 · LV LUK 19:8 · Read together LUK 19:8

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OET-RV LUK 19:8

8 At dinner, Zakay stood and said to the master, “Listen, master, I’m giving half of everything I own to the poor, and anyone that I defrauded, I’ll pay them back four times over.”

OET-LV LUK 19:8

8 And Zakⱪaios having _been _stood, said to the master:
Behold, the half of _the things of _me possessing, master, I _am _giving to _the poor, and if I _defrauded anything of _anyone, I _am _giving _back quadruple.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

συκοφαντέω

Form 1

Sense 1: to make false charges