Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to mislead
Usage: ἀπο-πλανάω, -ῶ [in LXX for נָדַח hi., נָטָה hi., שׁוּב pi. ;] to cause to go astray; metaphorically, of leading into error: Mrk.13:22; pass., to be led astray: 1Ti.6:10.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G635
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
7
Strong's G635 Quick Answer
Strong's G635 ἀποπλανάω (apoplanao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apoplanao (ap-op-lan-ah'-o) v. 1. to lead astray 2. (figuratively, passively) to stray (from truth) It has 9 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include seduce and erred. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- apoplanao (ap-op-lan-ah'-o) v. 1. to lead astray 2. (figuratively, passively) to stray (from truth)
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- seduce and erred
Meaning and Definition
apoplanao (ap-op-lan-ah'-o) v. 1. to lead astray 2. (figuratively, passively) to stray (from truth) [from G575 and G4105] KJV: err, seduce Root(s): G575, G4105
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G635. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G635 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apoplanao, 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.
erred
1 Timothy 6:10
seduce
Mark 13:22
How Strong's G635 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha 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.
- 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 G635 (ἀποπλανάω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Chronicles 21:11 — ἀπεπλάνησεν
- 2 Maccabees 2:2 — ἀποπλανηθῶσιν
- Jeremiah 27:6 — ἀπεπλάνησαν
- Proverbs 7:21 — ἀπεπλάνησεν
- Sirach 4:19 — ἀποπλανηθῇ
Strong's G635 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 G635 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Strong's G635 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
For he built high places in the cities of Judah, and caused the dwellers in Jerusalem to go a-whoring, and led Judah astray.
And with the snares of her lips she forced him from the right path.
My people have been lost sheep: their shepherds thrust them out, they caused them to wander on the mountains: they went from mountain to hill, they forgot their resting place.
Strong's G635 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and how that the prophet, having given them the law, charged them not to forget the commandments of the Lord, and that they should not err in their minds, when they see images of silver and gold, with their ornaments.
But if he go wrong, she will forsake him, And give him over to his own ruin.
If he have need of thee, he will deceive thee, And smile upon thee, and put thee in hope; He will speak thee fair, and say, What wantest thou?
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G635.
For he built high places in the cities of Judah, and caused the dwellers in Jerusalem to go a-whoring, and led Judah astray.
And with the snares of her lips she forced him from the right path.
My people have been lost sheep: their shepherds thrust them out, they caused them to wander on the mountains: they went from mountain to hill, they forgot their resting place.
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
and how that the prophet, having given them the law, charged them not to forget the commandments of the Lord, and that they should not err in their minds, when they see images of silver and gold, with their ornaments.
But if he go wrong, she will forsake him, And give him over to his own ruin.
If he have need of thee, he will deceive thee, And smile upon thee, and put thee in hope; He will speak thee fair, and say, What wantest thou?
Beware that thou be not deceived, And brought down in thy jollity.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G635, grouped by book.
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G635 FAQ
What does apoplanao (ἀποπλανάω) mean?
Apoplanao (Strong's G635) is a Greek word most simply glossed "err". apoplanao (ap-op-lan-ah'-o) v. 1. to lead astray 2. (figuratively, passively) to stray (from truth)
How many times is apoplanao (ἀποπλανάω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G635 across 7 books.
Where can I study apoplanao (ἀποπλανάω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G635 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate apoplanao (ἀποπλανάω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as seduce and erred. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G635 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G635, with linked reader references where each row is available.