The meaning of “ἀπάτη”
Understanding apátē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deceit(-ful, -fulness), deceivableness(-ving). - delusion
ἀπάτη
deceit(-ful, -fulness), deceivableness(-ving). - delusion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:22 | “He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.” Word: ἀπάτη (apátē) | |
| Mark 4:19 | “And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.” Word: ἀπάτη (apátē) | |
| Ephesians 4:22 | “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;” Word: ἀπάτη (apátē) | |
| Colossians 2:8 | “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Word: ἀπάτη (apátē) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:10 | “And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” Word: ἀπάτη (apátē) |