G1185: δελεάζω
deleázō · “to entice”
Definition
to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
KJV translates it as: allure, beguile, entice
Word origin: from the base of G1388 (δόλος);
Extended definition
δελεάζω
(δέλεαρ, a bait),
to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative, 2Pe.2:14, 18; pass., Jas.1:14.†
(AS)
(δέλεαρ, a bait),
to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative, 2Pe.2:14, 18; pass., Jas.1:14.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1185 is translated
- being enticed; ×1
- enticing ×1
- they entice ×1
Bible verses with G1185 (deleázō)
Deleázō appears in 3 verses.
- James 1:14
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
- 2 Peter 2:14
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
- 2 Peter 2:18
For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.