Lexical Definition
δελεάζω deleázō (del-eh-ad'-zo) to entice G:V
from the base of δόλος
allure, beguile, entice.
- to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
Abbott-Smith
* δελεάζω (< δέλεαρ, a bait),
to allure by a bait: metaph., to allure, entice: c. acc, II Pe 2:14, 18; pass., Ja 1:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| James | 1:14 |
| 2 Peter | 2:14 · 2:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
δελεάζω-άζω,
(δέλεαρ) entice or catch by a bait, τὴν γραῦν δ. λεπαστῇ [Refs 4th c.BC+]:— passive, γαστρὶ δελεάζωάζεσθαι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὑπὸ χρημάτων, ὑπὸ τῆς ἡδονῆς, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II with accusative cognate, νῶτον ὑὸς περὶ ἄγκιστρον δ. put it on the hook as a bait, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; but δ. ἄγκιστρον ἰσχάδι bait it with a fig, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]