G1389: δολόω
dolóō · “to distort”
Definition
to ensnare, i.e. (figuratively) adulterate
KJV translates it as: handle deceitfully
Word origin: from G1388 (δόλος);
Extended definition
δολόω, -ῶ
(δόλος) [in LXX: Psa.15:3 (רָגַל), Psa.36:2 (חָלַק hi.) * ;]
1. to ensnare.
2. As of wine, to adulterate, corrupt: τ. λόγον τ. θεοῦ, 2Co.4:2.†
SYN.: καπηλεύω which see (AS)
(δόλος) [in LXX: Psa.15:3 (רָגַל), Psa.36:2 (חָלַק hi.) * ;]
1. to ensnare.
2. As of wine, to adulterate, corrupt: τ. λόγον τ. θεοῦ, 2Co.4:2.†
SYN.: καπηλεύω which see (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1389 is translated
- falsifying ×1
Bible verses with G1389 (dolóō)
Dolóō appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.