Greek Word Study
The meaning of “δελεάζω”
Understanding deleázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
allure, beguile, entice. - to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
δελεάζω
Phoneticdel-eh-ad'-zo
Transliterationdeleázō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
allure, beguile, entice. - to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 1:14 | “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.” Word: δελεάζω (deleázō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:14 | “Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:” Word: δελεάζω (deleázō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:18 | “For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.” Word: δελεάζω (deleázō) |