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δελεάζω G1185
G1185 is the Greek word δελεάζω, transliterated deleázō. The King James Version most often renders it beguiling.
What it means
to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude.
Where it comes from
from the base of G1388 (δόλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: allure, beguile, entice.
Verses using δελεάζω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Peter 2:14 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1185 mean?
G1185 is the Greek word δελεάζω (deleázō), meaning to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude.
How is G1185 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it beguiling (1 time), allure (1 time).
How many times does G1185 appear in the Bible?
δελεάζω (deleázō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1185 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G1388 (δόλος).
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