πλανάω

planaōVerbG4105

to lead astray

From: from G4106 (πλάνη);

Short Definition

to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)

Full Lexicon Entry

to cause to wander, lead astray. Pass., to go astray, wander. Metaphorical, to lead astray, deceive: with accusative of person(s),; pass., to be led astray, to err: ,; καρδίᾳ; ἀπὸ ἀληθείας;μὴ πλανᾶσθε.
LXX Usage: chiefly for תָּעָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

38 times

Appears 38 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
9
Matthew
7
Mark
4
1 John
3
Hebrews
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:33
  • 2 Timothy 3:13
  • John 7:12
  • Matthew 24:5
  • Revelation 12:9

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