Lexicon doloó: To deceive, to ensnare, to corrupt Original Word: δολοό Strong's Exhaustive Concordance handle deceitfully. From dolos; to ensnare, i.e. (figuratively) adulterate -- handle deceitfully. see GREEK dolos HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1389 dolóō (from 1388 /dólos, "bait") – properly, to lure (or snare) by using bait – holding out the worm and concealing the hook!; to handle deceitfully; "primarily, to ensnare; then to corrupt – used of adulterating gold, wine, etc." (WS, 818). See 1388 (dolos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dolos Definition to ensnare, fig. to adulterate NASB Translation adulterating (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1389: δολόωδολόω, δόλῳ; (δόλος; 1. to ensnare: Hesiod, Herodotus and succeeding writers. 2. to corrupt, (βδελλιον and λίβανον, Dioscor. 1, 80. 81); τόν οἶνον, Lucian, Hermot. 59) τόν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, divine truth by mingling with it wrong notions, 2 Corinthians 4:2. (Cf. Trench, § 62, and see καπηλεύω.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of deceit in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as מִרְמָה (mirmah, Strong's Hebrew 4820) and רָמָה (ramah, Strong's Hebrew 7411). These terms convey similar meanings of deceit, treachery, and guile, reflecting the consistent biblical theme of warning against deceitful practices and the importance of truthfulness in one's conduct. Usage: The verb δολοό is used in the context of deception or corrupting something with deceit. It implies an action that involves trickery or misleading others. Context: The Greek verb δολοό (doloó) is derived from the noun δόλος (dolos), which signifies deceit or guile. This verb is used in the New Testament to describe actions that involve deception or the act of corrupting something through deceitful means. The term carries a negative connotation, often associated with moral corruption and the intent to mislead or ensnare others. |
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