The meaning of “δόλος”
Understanding dólos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
craft, deceit, guile, subtilty. - compare δελεάζω) - a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
δόλος
craft, deceit, guile, subtilty. - compare δελεάζω) - a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:4 | “And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. ” Word: δόλος (dólos) | |
| Mark 14:1 | “After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.” Word: δόλος (dólos) | |
| John 1:47 | “Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!” Word: δόλος (dólos) | |
| Acts 13:10 | “And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?” Word: δόλος (dólos) | |
| Romans 1:29 | “Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,” Word: δόλος (dólos) |