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Strong's G1818 ἐξαπατάω (exapatao)

Exapatao means “beguile” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1818 — dam (“blood”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1818
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 7

Strong's G1818 Quick Answer

Strong's G1818 ἐξαπατάω (exapatao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exapatao (ex-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to seduce wholly [from G1537 and G538] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include deceive. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
exapatao (ex-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to seduce wholly [from G1537 and G538]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
deceive

Meaning and Definition

exapatao (ex-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to seduce wholly [from G1537 and G538] KJV: beguile, deceive Root(s): G1537, G538

Original Word
ἐξαπατάω
Transliteration
exapatao
Derivation
Root: ἀπατάω R1: 1537 R2: 538
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1818. 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: ἐξ -απατάω, -ῶ strengthened form of ἀπατάω, [in LXX: Exo.8:29 (הָתַל hi.), Da TH Sus 5:6* ;] to deceive: with accusative, Rom.7:11 Rom.16:18, 1Co.3:18, 2Co.11:3, 2Th.2:3; pass., 1Ti.2:14.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1818 Is Translated

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

deceive Romans 16:18

How Strong's G1818 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 5 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1818 (ἐξαπατάω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1818 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 G1818 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 7:11 KJV

For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

Romans 16:18 KJV

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

1 Corinthians 3:18 KJV

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Strong's G1818 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 8:25 Septuagint / Brenton

And Moses said, I then will go forth from thee and pray to God, and the dog fly shall depart both from thy servants, and from thy people tomorrow. Do not thou, Pharaoh, deceive again, so as not to send the people away to do sacrifice to the Lord.

Strong's G1818 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1818.

Exodus 8:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses said, I then will go forth from thee and pray to God, and the dog fly shall depart both from thy servants, and from thy people tomorrow. Do not thou, Pharaoh, deceive again, so as not to send the people away to do sacrifice to the Lord.
Romans 7:11 New Testament, KJV
For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
Romans 16:18 New Testament, KJV
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
1 Corinthians 3:18 New Testament, KJV
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
2 Corinthians 11:3 New Testament, KJV
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 New Testament, KJV
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
Daniel 1:56 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Book 151 1:56 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1818, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 151 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1818 FAQ

What does exapatao (ἐξαπατάω) mean?

Exapatao (Strong's G1818) is a Greek word most simply glossed "beguile". exapatao (ex-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to seduce wholly [from G1537 and G538]

How many times is exapatao (ἐξαπατάω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G1818 across 7 books.

Where can I study exapatao (ἐξαπατάω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1818 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate exapatao (ἐξαπατάω)?

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

Does Strong's G1818 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1818, with linked reader references where each row is available.