δόλον
dólos
deceit
Deceit, treachery, or cunning craft intended to mislead or ensnare; primarily refers to the deliberate use of trickery or falsehood to achieve an advantage or to cause harm. In extended contexts, it can also signify fraudulence, subterfuge, or insincerity, and in rare cases, physical bait or lure used for catching fish or animals.
1 Peter 3:10 · Word #20
Lexicon G1388
| Lemma | δόλος |
| Transliteration | dólos |
| Strong's | G1388 |
| Definition | Deceit, treachery, or cunning craft intended to mislead or ensnare; primarily refers to the deliberate use of trickery or falsehood to achieve an advantage or to cause harm. In extended contexts, it can also signify fraudulence, subterfuge, or insincerity, and in rare cases, physical bait or lure used for catching fish or animals. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | deceit |
| Literal | deceit |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δόλος |
| Strong's | G1388 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1388-02
deceptive treachery
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative case; masculine; singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS) — direct object form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Deceptive treachery" captures the root idea of deliberate trickery meant to mislead or ensnare. As an accusative masculine singular noun, it denotes a single instance or concept of such deceit functioning as a direct object. |
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