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Strong's G1389 δολόω (doloo)

Doloo means “handle deceitfully” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1389 — gibah (“hill”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1389
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G1389 Quick Answer

Strong's G1389 δολόω (doloo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. doloo (dol-oh'-o) v. 1. to ensnare 2. (figuratively) adulterate It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include deceitfully. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
doloo (dol-oh'-o) v. 1. to ensnare 2. (figuratively) adulterate
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
deceitfully

Meaning and Definition

doloo (dol-oh'-o) v. 1. to ensnare 2. (figuratively) adulterate [from G1388] KJV: handle deceitfully Root(s): G1388

Original Word
δολόω
Transliteration
doloo
Derivation
Root: δόλος R1: 1388
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1389. 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 distort

Usage: δολόω, -ῶ (δόλος) [in LXX: Psa.15:3 (רָגַל), Psa.36:2 (חָלַק hi.) * ;] __1. to ensnare. __2. As of wine, to adulterate, corrupt: τ. λόγον τ. θεοῦ, 2Co.4:2.† SYN.: καπηλεύω which see (AS)

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How Strong's G1389 Is Translated

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

deceitfully 2 Corinthians 4:2

How Strong's G1389 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 2 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 G1389 (δολόω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1389 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 G1389 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Strong's G1389 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 14:3 Septuagint / Brenton

Who has not spoken craftily with his tongue, Neither has done evil to his neighbor, Nor taken up a reproach against them that dwelt nearest to him.

Psalms 35:3 Septuagint / Brenton

For he has dealt craftily before him, To discover his iniquity and hate it.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1389.

Psalms 14:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Who has not spoken craftily with his tongue, Neither has done evil to his neighbor, Nor taken up a reproach against them that dwelt nearest to him.
Psalms 35:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For he has dealt craftily before him, To discover his iniquity and hate it.
2 Corinthians 4:2 New Testament, KJV
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1389, grouped by book.

Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1389 FAQ

What does doloo (δολόω) mean?

Doloo (Strong's G1389) is a Greek word most simply glossed "handle deceitfully". doloo (dol-oh'-o) v. 1. to ensnare 2. (figuratively) adulterate

How many times is doloo (δολόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1389 across 2 books.

Where can I study doloo (δολόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1389 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate doloo (δολόω)?

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

Does Strong's G1389 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1389, with linked reader references where each row is available.