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Strong's G5422 φρεναπατάω (phrenapatao)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5422 — nathats (“tear down”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5422
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G5422 Quick Answer

Strong's G5422 φρεναπατάω (phrenapatao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phrenapatao (fren-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to be a mind-misleader, i.e. delude [from G5423] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include himself, man, think, something, and nothing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
phrenapatao (fren-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to be a mind-misleader, i.e. delude [from G5423]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
himself, man, think, something, and nothing

Meaning and Definition

phrenapatao (fren-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to be a mind-misleader, i.e. delude [from G5423] KJV: deceive Root(s): G5423

Original Word
φρεναπατάω
Transliteration
phrenapatao
Derivation
Root: φρεναπάτης R1: 5423
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5422. 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: φρεν-απατάω, -ῶ (φρεναπάτης), to deceive one's mind (Lft., deceive by fancies, see Ga., l.with): with accusative of person(s), Gal.6:3.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

himself man think something nothing deceiveth

How Strong's G5422 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G5422 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 G5422 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Galatians 6:3 KJV

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5422.

Galatians 6:3 New Testament, KJV
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5422, grouped by book.

Galatians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5422 FAQ

What does phrenapatao (φρεναπατάω) mean?

Phrenapatao (Strong's G5422) is a Greek word most simply glossed "deceive". phrenapatao (fren-ap-at-ah'-o) v. 1. to be a mind-misleader, i.e. delude [from G5423]

How many times is phrenapatao (φρεναπατάω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5422 across 1 book.

Where can I study phrenapatao (φρεναπατάω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5422 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate phrenapatao (φρεναπατάω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as himself, man, think, something, nothing, and deceiveth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.