Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to entice
Usage: δελεάζω (δέλεαρ, a bait), to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative, 2Pe.2:14, 18; pass., Jas.1:14.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1185
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1185 Quick Answer
Strong's G1185 δελεάζω (deleazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. deleazo (del-eh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to entrap 2. (figuratively) delude It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include allure. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- deleazo (del-eh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to entrap 2. (figuratively) delude
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- allure
Meaning and Definition
deleazo (del-eh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to entrap 2. (figuratively) delude [from the base of G1388] KJV: allure, beguile, entice Root(s): G1388
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1185. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1185 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render deleazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
allure
2 Peter 2:18
How Strong's G1185 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
Strong's G1185 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1185 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1185.
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1185, grouped by book.
James 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1185 FAQ
What does deleazo (δελεάζω) mean?
Deleazo (Strong's G1185) is a Greek word most simply glossed "entrap". deleazo (del-eh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to entrap 2. (figuratively) delude
How many times is deleazo (δελεάζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1185 across 2 books.
Where can I study deleazo (δελεάζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1185 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate deleazo (δελεάζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as allure. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.