δόλος (dólos) — Craft

Greek word study: δόλος (dólos), Strong's G1388. compare G1185 (δελεάζω)); a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile

GreekStrong's G1388
Quick definition
Greek word
δόλος (dólos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

compare G1185 (δελεάζω)); a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile

Word study
Derivation: from an obsolete primary verb, (probably meaning to decoy;

KJV translation words: craft, deceit, guile, subtilty

Where this word appears

Strong's G1388 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:4 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

deceit ×6trickery ×2by guile ×1by trickery ×1stealth ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

δόλῳ ×4δόλος ×3δόλον ×2δόλου ×2

Books where it appears most

1 Peter ×3Mark ×2Matthew ×1John ×1Acts ×1Romans ×12 Corinthians ×11 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1185 δελεάζω (deleázō), G1386 δόλιος (dólios), G1389 δολόω (dolóō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does dólos (G1388) mean?

Compare g1185 (δελεάζω)); a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile.

How is G1388 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1388 as: craft, deceit, guile, subtilty.

How often does δόλος (dólos) appear?

Strong's G1388 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:4 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:10.