Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1185
δελεάζω
deleazō · “to entice”
Used 3 times across 2 books
Definition
δελεάζω
(δέλεαρ, a bait),
to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative, 2Pe.2:14, 18; pass., Jas.1:14.†
(δέλεαρ, a bait),
to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative, 2Pe.2:14, 18; pass., Jas.1:14.†
Where it appears
James1
2 Peter2
In the text
James 1:14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.2 Peter 2:14Having 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 2:18For 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.
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