ἀπατάω

apataōVerbG0538

to trick

From: of uncertain derivation;

Short Definition

to cheat, i.e. delude

Full Lexicon Entry

to deceive: with accusative; pass., (on its infrequency in late writers, see MM, VGT; cf. ἐξαπατάω).
LXX Usage: for פָּתָה, נָשָׁא hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Ephesians
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 2:14
  • Ephesians 5:6
  • James 1:26

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