Strong's G1185 · Greek
δελεάζω
deleázō
Definition
to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
KJV: allure, beguile, entice
Root / derivation: from the base of G1388 (δόλος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δελεάζω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Peter2 verses
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 2:18For 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1185 (deleázō) mean?
to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
How many times does G1185 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1185 (δελεάζω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “allure.”
How is deleázō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1185 is rendered as “allure” (1×), “beguiling” (1×), “enticed” (1×).
Where does the Greek word δελεάζω come from?
from the base of G1388 (δόλος);