UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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συκοφαντέω

MainId: 004715000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: σ

StrongCodes: G4811

BaseForms:

1. BaseFormID: 004715001000000

   PartsOfSpeech: verb

   Constructs: {'Lemma': 'συκοφαντέω', 'BaseFormIndex': 1, 'WordMeaningSets': [{'Word': 'σῦκον', 'Meanings': []}, {'Word': 'φαίνω', 'Meanings': []}]}

   LEXMeanings:

   1. LEXID: 004715001001000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y

      LEXEntryCode: 33.434

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Communication

      LEXSubDomains: Accuse, Blame

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2022-12-26 13:06:50

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

         Glosses: to make false charges

         Comments: 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.

      LEXReferences: LUKE 3:14, LUKE 19:8