Strong's G1388 · Greek
δόλος
dólos
Definition
compare G1185 (δελεάζω)); a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
KJV: craft, deceit, guile, subtilty
Root / derivation: from an obsolete primary verb, (probably meaning to decoy;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δόλος across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Peter3 verses
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
1 Peter 2:22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
1 Peter 3:10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1388 (dólos) mean?
compare G1185 (δελεάζω)); a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
How many times does G1388 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1388 (δόλος) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “guile.”
How is dólos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1388 is rendered as “guile” (7×), “deceit” (2×), “subtilty” (2×), “craft” (1×).
Where does the Greek word δόλος come from?
from an obsolete primary verb, (probably meaning to decoy;