ἀπάτη
apatēNoun (Feminine)G0539
deceit
From: from G538 (ἀπατάω);
Short Definition
delusion
Full Lexicon Entry
deceit, deceitfulness: τοῦ πλούτου,; τῆς ἀδικίας; τῆς ἁμαρτίας; αἱ ἐπιθυμίαι τῆς ἀ. pl., *ἀπά ται *(see M, Th., i.e.; NTD, 75; MM, l.with).
LXX Usage: א (no Heb. equiv.) *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 2:13
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10
- Colossians 2:8
- Ephesians 4:22
- Hebrews 3:13
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