ἀπάτη (apátē) — Deceit

Greek word study: ἀπάτη (apátē), Strong's G539. delusion

GreekStrong's G539
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀπάτη (apátē)

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delusion

Word study
Derivation: from G538 (ἀπατάω);

KJV translation words: deceit(-ful, -fulness), deceivableness(-ving)

Where this word appears

Strong's G539 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 13:22 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:13.

How it is rendered in the text

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

deceit ×4by the deceitfulness ×1deceptions ×1of deceit ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀπάτη ×2ἀπάτης ×2ἀπάτῃ ×2ἀπάταις ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1Ephesians ×1Colossians ×12 Thessalonians ×1Hebrews ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 7)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G538 ἀπατάω (apatáō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5423 φρεναπάτης (phrenapátēs).

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 apátē (G539) mean?

Delusion.

How is G539 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G539 as: deceit(-ful, -fulness), deceivableness(-ving).

How often does ἀπάτη (apátē) appear?

Strong's G539 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 13:22 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:13.