4108. planos

Lexicon

planos: Deceiver, misleading, seducer

Original Word: πλάνος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: planos
Pronunciation: PLAH-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (plan'-os)
Definition: Deceiver, misleading, seducer
Meaning: adj: misleading, deceiving, wandering; as subst: a deceiver, imposter.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deceiver, seducer

Of uncertain affinity; roving (as a tramp), i.e. (by implication) an impostor or misleader; --deceiver, seducing.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4108 plános (a substantival adjective, derived from 4105 /planáō, "wander") – a deceiver, trying to get others to also veer off God's course (path of safety). See 4105 (planáo).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
wandering, leading astray (adjective), a deceiver (subst.)
NASB Translation
deceitful (1), deceiver (2), deceivers (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4108: πλάνος

πλάνος, πλανον, wandering, roving; transitively and tropically, misleading, leading into error: πνεύματα πλανᾷ, 1 Timothy 4:1 (πλάνοι ἄνθρωποι, Josephus, b. j. 2, 13, 4). ὁ πλάνος substantively (Cicero, others,planus), as we say, a vagabond, 'tramp,' impostor (Diodorus, Athen., others); hence, universally, a corrupter, deceiver, (Vulg.seductor): Matthew 27:63; 2 Corinthians 6:8; 2 John 1:7. (Cf. ὁ κοσμοπλάνος, 'Teaching' etc. 16, 4 [ET].)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πλανάω (planaō), meaning "to lead astray" or "to deceive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πλάνος, the concept of deception and leading astray is present in several Hebrew terms, such as:
• H7411 רָמָה (ramah) • to beguile, deceive
• H5230 נָשָׁא (nasha) • to deceive, lead astray
• H6601 פָּתָה (pathah) • to entice, deceive

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of deception and misleading, which are addressed in the Old Testament and resonate with the New Testament warnings against false teachers and deceivers.

Usage: The word πλάνος is used in the New Testament to describe false teachers or deceivers who mislead others from the truth. It is often associated with spiritual deception and moral seduction.

Context: The Greek term πλάνος appears in the New Testament to denote individuals who are actively engaged in deception, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. This term is used to warn believers about the presence and influence of false teachers and prophets who seek to lead them away from the truth of the Gospel.

In Matthew 27:63, the chief priests and Pharisees refer to Jesus as a "deceiver" (πλάνος) when they request Pilate to secure the tomb, highlighting their perception of Jesus as one who misleads the people. This usage underscores the tension between Jesus' ministry and the religious authorities of the time.

The Apostle Paul, in 2 Corinthians 6:8, contrasts being regarded as "deceivers" (πλάνοι) yet being truthful, illustrating the misunderstanding and mischaracterization faced by true servants of God. This reflects the broader New Testament theme of the righteous being falsely accused by those who oppose the truth.

In 1 John 2:26, the term is used to caution believers about those who would deceive them, emphasizing the need for discernment and adherence to the teachings of Christ. The presence of deceivers is a recurring theme in the Johannine epistles, where the community is urged to remain vigilant against false doctrines.

The use of πλάνος in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the spiritual warfare faced by the early church and the ongoing need for believers to guard against deception by holding fast to sound doctrine and the truth of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

πλανοι πλάνοι πλανοις πλάνοις πλανος πλάνος planoi plánoi planois plánois planos plános

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 27:63 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἐκεῖνος ὁ πλάνος εἶπεν ἔτι
NAS: alive that deceiver said,
KJV: that deceiver said,
INT: that deceiver said while

2 Corinthians 6:8 Adj-NMP
GRK: εὐφημίας ὡς πλάνοι καὶ ἀληθεῖς
NAS: and good report; [regarded] as deceivers and yet true;
KJV: as deceivers, and
INT: good report as deceivers and yet true

1 Timothy 4:1 Adj-DNP
GRK: προσέχοντες πνεύμασιν πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις
NAS: paying attention to deceitful spirits
KJV: giving heed to seducing spirits,
INT: giving heed to spirits deceiving and teachings

2 John 1:7 Adj-NMP
GRK: ὅτι πολλοὶ πλάνοι ἐξῆλθον εἰς
NAS: For many deceivers have gone
KJV: For many deceivers are entered into
INT: Because many deceivers entered into

2 John 1:7 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἐστιν ὁ πλάνος καὶ ὁ
NAS: This is the deceiver and the antichrist.
KJV: This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
INT: is the deceiver and the

Strong's Greek 4108
5 Occurrences

πλάνοι — 2 Occ.
πλάνοις — 1 Occ.
πλάνος — 2 Occ.