ἀπατάω G538

G538 is the Greek word ἀπατάω, transliterated apatáō. The King James Version most often renders it let.

Word: ἀπατάωTransliteration: apatáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to cheat, i.e. delude.

of uncertain derivation.

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

let 1×deceive 1×was 1×deceived 1×being deceived 1×deceiveth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: deceive.

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

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

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

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 mean?

G538 is the Greek word ἀπατάω (apatáō), meaning to cheat, i.e. delude.

How is G538 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it let (1 time), deceive (1 time), was (1 time), deceived (1 time), being deceived (1 time), among others.

How many times does G538 appear in the Bible?

ἀπατάω (apatáō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G538 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.