Strong’s G4364

προσποιέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

prospoieó

Pronunciation

pros-poy-EH-o

Definition

To pretend, to make a pretense, to feign

Meaning

I pretend, regard, make a show of.

Usage

The Greek verb προσποιέω (prospoieó) is used to describe the act of pretending or making a pretense. It implies a deliberate attempt to present oneself in a way that is not genuine, often for the purpose of deception or to create a false impression. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to highlight the contrast between outward appearances and inward realities, often in a negative sense.

Bible references

Luke 24:28