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 times

Appears 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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