Berean Strong's Lexicon dolioó: To deceive, to beguile, to ensnare Original Word: δολιόω Word Origin: From the Greek word δόλος (dolos), meaning "deceit" or "guile." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with deceit is מִרְמָה (mirmah), Strong's Hebrew #4820, which carries similar connotations of deceit, fraud, and treachery. Usage: The verb δολιόω (dolioó) is used to describe the act of deceiving or ensnaring someone through cunning or deceitful means. It implies a deliberate intention to mislead or trick others, often for personal gain or to achieve a particular end. In the New Testament, this term is used to highlight the moral and ethical implications of deceitful behavior, contrasting it with the call for truthfulness and integrity among believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, deceit was often associated with cunning and cleverness, sometimes even admired in certain contexts, such as in warfare or politics. However, within the Judeo-Christian ethical framework, deceit was condemned as contrary to the nature of God, who is characterized by truth and faithfulness. The early Christian community was called to live in a manner that reflected God's truth, rejecting deceit and embracing honesty in all interactions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1387 dolióō (from 1388 /dólos, "bait") – properly, to lure, using bait to pull someone in; to deceive, preying on people who are blinded by their own bitterness, greed or lust. (This makes them "easy prey" to ensnare.) See 1388 (dolos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dolios Definition to deceive NASB Translation deceiving (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1387: δολιόωδολιόω: (δόλιος); to deceive, use deceit: in Romans 3:13, from Psalm 5:10, imperfect ἐδολιοῦσαν an Alexandrian form for ἐδολιουν, see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 349; Winers Grammar, § 13, 2 f.; Mullach, p. 16; Buttmann, 43 (37); (cf. ἔχω). (Not found in secular writings; (Numbers 25:18; Psalm 104:25 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance use deceit. From dolios; to be guileful -- use deceit. see GREEK dolios Forms and Transliterations δολιούσθαι δολιούσιν δολίως εδολιουσαν εδολιούσαν ἐδολιοῦσαν edoliousan edolioûsanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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