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ἀπάτη G539

G539 is the Greek word ἀπάτη, transliterated apátē. The King James Version most often renders it deceitfulness.

Word: ἀπάτηTransliteration: apátēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

delusion.

Where it comes from

from G538 (ἀπατάω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

deceitfulness 2×deceitful 1×deceit 1×deceivableness 1×through the deceitfulness 1×deceivings 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: deceit(-ful, -fulness), deceivableness(-ving).

Verses using ἀπάτη

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 13:22 · KJV

He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Mark 4:19 · KJV

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

Ephesians 4:22 · KJV

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Colossians 2:8 · KJV

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:10 · KJV

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Hebrews 3:13 · KJV

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

2 Peter 2:13 · KJV

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

Common questions

What does Strong's G539 mean?

G539 is the Greek word ἀπάτη (apátē), meaning delusion.

How is G539 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it deceitfulness (2 times), deceitful (1 time), deceit (1 time), deceivableness (1 time), through the deceitfulness (1 time), among others.

How many times does G539 appear in the Bible?

ἀπάτη (apátē) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G539 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G538 (ἀπατάω).

Nearby entries

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