539. apaté

Lexicon

apaté: Deception, deceit, delusion

Original Word: ἀπάτη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: apaté
Pronunciation: ah-PAH-tay
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-at'-ay)
Definition: Deception, deceit, delusion
Meaning: deceit, deception, deceitfulness, delusion.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deceitful, deceiving.

From apatao; delusion -- deceit(-ful, -fulness), deceivableness(-ving).

see GREEK apatao

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 539 apátē – a false impression, made to deceive or cheat – i.e. deceit motivated by guile and treachery (trickery, fraud). See 538 (apataō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
deceit
NASB Translation
deceit (1), deceitfulness (3), deception (2), deceptions (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 539: ἀπάτη

ἀπάτη, ἀπάτης, ἡ (from Homer down), deceit, deceitfulness: Colossians 2:8; τοῦ πλούτου, Matthew 13:22; Mark 4:19; τῆς ἀδικίας, 2 Thessalonians 2:10; τῆς ἁμαρτίας, Hebrews 3:13; αἱ ἐπιθυμίαι τῆς ἀπάτης the lusts excited by deceit, i. e. by deceitful influences seducing to sin, Ephesians 4:22 (others, 'deceitful lusts'; but cf. Meyer at the passage). Plural, ἀπαται: 2 Peter 2:13 (where L Tr text WH marginal reading ἐν ἀγάπαις), by a paragram (or verbal play) applied to the agapae or love-feasts (cf. ἀγάπη, 2), because these were transformed by base men into seductive revels.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of deception in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as מִרְמָה (mirmah, Strong's H4820) and שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's H8267), which convey similar meanings of deceit and falsehood. These terms are used in contexts that warn against dishonesty and the consequences of being led astray from God's truth.

Usage: The term ἀπάτη is used in the New Testament to describe the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived. It often carries a negative connotation, highlighting moral or spiritual deception.

Context: The Greek word ἀπάτη appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the dangers and consequences of deception. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀπάτη is translated as "deception" or "deceit," underscoring the moral and spiritual implications of misleading others or being misled.

• Matthew 13:22 (BSB): In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus warns about "the deceitfulness of wealth" (ἡ ἀπάτη τοῦ πλούτου), which can choke the word and make it unfruitful. Here, ἀπάτη illustrates how material wealth can deceive individuals, diverting their focus from spiritual truths.

• Mark 4:19 (BSB): Similarly, in Mark's account of the Parable of the Sower, the "deceitfulness of wealth" is mentioned as a factor that can hinder spiritual growth and understanding.

• Ephesians 4:22 (BSB): Paul exhorts believers to put off their old self, which is corrupted by "deceitful desires" (τῆς ἀπάτης). This highlights the internal struggle against sinful inclinations that can lead one astray.

• Colossians 2:8 (BSB): Paul warns against being taken captive through philosophy and empty deceit (ἀπάτη), which are based on human tradition rather than Christ. This passage underscores the importance of discerning truth from falsehood in spiritual teachings.

• 2 Thessalonians 2:10 (BSB): The "deception of wickedness" (ἀπάτη τῆς ἀδικίας) is mentioned in the context of the end times, where those who do not love the truth are susceptible to being deceived.

• Hebrews 3:13 (BSB): Believers are encouraged to exhort one another daily to prevent being hardened by the "deceitfulness of sin" (ἀπάτη τῆς ἁμαρτίας). This passage highlights the insidious nature of sin and its potential to lead individuals away from God.

The concept of ἀπάτη in the New Testament serves as a caution against the various forms of deception that can impact one's spiritual journey. It calls for vigilance, discernment, and a commitment to truth in the face of misleading influences.

Forms and Transliterations

απαταις απάταις ἀπάταις απατη απάτη ἀπάτη ἀπάτῃ απατης απάτης ἀπάτης apatais apátais apate apatē apáte apátē apátei apátēi apates apatēs apátes apátēs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:22 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἡ ἀπάτη τοῦ πλούτου
NAS: of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth
KJV: and the deceitfulness of riches,
INT: and the deceit of riches

Mark 4:19 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἡ ἀπάτη τοῦ πλούτου
NAS: of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches,
KJV: and the deceitfulness of riches,
INT: and the deceit of the riches

Ephesians 4:22 N-GFS
GRK: ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ἀπάτης
NAS: with the lusts of deceit,
KJV: according to the deceitful lusts;
INT: desires of deceit

Colossians 2:8 N-GFS
GRK: καὶ κενῆς ἀπάτης κατὰ τὴν
NAS: and empty deception, according
KJV: and vain deceit, after the tradition
INT: and empty deceit according to the

2 Thessalonians 2:10 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν πάσῃ ἀπάτῃ ἀδικίας τοῖς
NAS: and with all the deception of wickedness
KJV: all deceivableness of unrighteousness
INT: in every deceit of unrighteousness them that

Hebrews 3:13 N-DFS
GRK: ἐξ ὑμῶν ἀπάτῃ τῆς ἁμαρτίας
NAS: of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
KJV: be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
INT: of you by [the] deceitfulness of sin

2 Peter 2:13 N-DFP
GRK: ἐν ταῖς ἀπάταις αὐτῶν συνευωχούμενοι
NAS: reveling in their deceptions, as they carouse
KJV: their own deceivings while they feast
INT: in the deceits of them feasting with

Strong's Greek 539
7 Occurrences

ἀπάταις — 1 Occ.
ἀπάτη — 4 Occ.
ἀπάτης — 2 Occ.