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 times

Appears 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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