δόλος
dolosNoun (Masculine)G1388
deceit
From: from an obsolete primary verb, (probably meaning to decoy;
Short Definition
compare G1185 (δελεάζω)); a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
Full Lexicon Entry
1.in Hom., a bait.
2.a snare.
3.In the abstract, craft, deceit
LXX Usage: chiefly for מִרְמָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Peter
3
Mark
2
1 Thessalonians
1
2 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:1
- 1 Peter 3:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:16
- John 1:47
- Mark 14:1
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