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Strong's G1387 δολιόω (dolioo)

Dolioo means “use deceit” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1387 — geba in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1387
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's G1387 Quick Answer

Strong's G1387 δολιόω (dolioo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dolioo (dol-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to be guileful [from G1386] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include deceit. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
dolioo (dol-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to be guileful [from G1386]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
deceit

Meaning and Definition

dolioo (dol-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to be guileful [from G1386] KJV: use deceit Root(s): G1386

Original Word
δολιόω
Transliteration
dolioo
Derivation
Root: δόλιος R1: 1386
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1387. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to deceive

Usage: δολιόω (δόλιος), [in LXX: Num.25:18, Psa.105:25 (נָכַל), Psa.5:6 (חָלַק hi.) * ;] to deceive: ἐδολιοῦσαν (-σαν, frequently in κοινή Gk. for imperfect 3rd of person(s) pl.), Rom.3:13 (LXX).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1387 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dolioo, 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.

deceit Romans 3:13

How Strong's G1387 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1387 (δολιόω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1387 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 G1387 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 3:13 KJV

Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

Strong's G1387 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 25:18 Septuagint / Brenton

for they are enemies to you by the treachery wherein they ensnare you through Peor, and through Cozbi their sister, daughter of a prince of Midian, who was smitten in the day of the plague because of Peor.

Psalms 5:10 Septuagint / Brenton

For there is no truth in their mouth; Their heart is vain; Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit.

Psalms 13:3 Septuagint / Brenton

They are all gone out of the way, they are together become good for nothing, There is none that does good, no not one. Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit; The poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways; And the way of peace they have not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1387.

Numbers 25:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
for they are enemies to you by the treachery wherein they ensnare you through Peor, and through Cozbi their sister, daughter of a prince of Midian, who was smitten in the day of the plague because of Peor.
Psalms 5:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For there is no truth in their mouth; Their heart is vain; Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit.
Psalms 13:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become good for nothing, There is none that does good, no not one. Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit; The poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways; And the way of peace they have not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Psalms 104:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he turned their heart to hate his people, To deal craftily with his servants.
Romans 3:13 New Testament, KJV
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1387, grouped by book.

Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1387 FAQ

What does dolioo (δολιόω) mean?

Dolioo (Strong's G1387) is a Greek word most simply glossed "use deceit". dolioo (dol-ee-oh'-o) v. 1. to be guileful [from G1386]

How many times is dolioo (δολιόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1387 across 3 books.

Where can I study dolioo (δολιόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1387 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate dolioo (δολιόω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as deceit. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1387 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1387, with linked reader references where each row is available.