The meaning of “δόλος”

Understanding dólos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1388

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

δόλος

Phoneticdol'-os

Transliterationdólos

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

craft, deceit, guile, subtilty. - compare δελεάζω) - a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile

Scripture References

12 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 26:4	“And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. ”
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.”
John 1:47	“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!”
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?”
Romans 1:29	“Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,”

Total Occurrences

12x

Most Frequent Book

1 Peter

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark2

John1

Acts1

Romans1

2 Corinthians1

1 Thessalonians1

1 Peter3

Revelation1

How does the original Greek meaning of 'δόλος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 26:4?

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