δόλου
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.
Acts 13:10 · Word #5
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 GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| 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 G1388-04
of deceit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GMS) — denotes possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun δόλος denotes deliberate, ensnaring deceit or treacherous cunning. The genitive singular form δόλου is rendered "of deceit," preserving both its core meaning and its genitive case. |
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