The meaning of “πλάνος”
Understanding plános reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity --deceiver, seducing. - roving (as a tramp), i.e. (by implication) an impostor or misleader
πλάνος
of uncertain affinity --deceiver, seducing. - roving (as a tramp), i.e. (by implication) an impostor or misleader
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:63 | “Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.” Word: πλάνος (plános) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:8 | “By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;” Word: πλάνος (plános) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:1 | “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” Word: πλάνος (plános) | |
| 2 John 1:7 | “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” Word: πλάνος (plános) |