Definition
ἀπατάω, -ῶ
(ἀπάτη), [in LXX for פָּתָה, נָשָׁא hi., etc. ;]
to deceive: with accusative, James 1:26; with accusative of person(s), dative of thing(s), Ephesians 5:6; pass., 1 Timothy 2:14 (on its infrequency in late writers, see MM, VGT, see word; cf. ἐξαπατάω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀπατάω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Ephesians 5:6ἀπατάτω · deceiveLet no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
- 1 Timothy 2:14ἠπατήθη · [who] was deceivedAnd it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression.
- James 1:26ἀπατῶν · he deceivesIf anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.