ἀπατάω

apatáō

Number

G538

Language

Greek

Original word

ἀπατάω

Transliteration

apatáō

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to cheat, i.e. delude

KJV: deceive

Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀπατάω across 3 verses.

deceived2×

deceive1×

deceiveth1×

Let1×

was1×

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Ephesians1 verse

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

1 Timothy1 verse

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

James1 verse

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

What does Strong's G538 (apatáō) mean?

to cheat, i.e. delude

How many times does G538 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G538 (ἀπατάω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “deceived.”

How is apatáō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G538 is rendered as “deceived” (2×), “deceive” (1×), “deceiveth” (1×), “Let” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἀπατάω come from?

of uncertain derivation;