The meaning of “ἐξαπατάω”
Understanding exapatáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beguile, deceive. - to seduce wholly
ἐξαπατάω
beguile, deceive. - to seduce wholly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 7:11 | “For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. ” Word: ἐξαπατάω (exapatáō) | |
| Romans 16:18 | “For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.” Word: ἐξαπατάω (exapatáō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:18 | “Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.” Word: ἐξαπατάω (exapatáō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:3 | “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” Word: ἐξαπατάω (exapatáō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:3 | “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” Word: ἐξαπατάω (exapatáō) |