δελεάζω

deleazōVerbG1185

to entice

From: from the base of G1388 (δόλος);

Short Definition

to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude

Full Lexicon Entry

to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative; pass.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

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

2 Peter
2
James
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:14
  • 2 Peter 2:18
  • James 1:14

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