δόλῳ
dólos
stealth
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.
Mark 14:1 · Word #21
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 DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | stealth |
| Literal | deceit |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δόλος |
| Strong's | G1388 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1388-01
by deceitful craft
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,DMS); functions typically as a dative of means or instrument. |
| Rendering Rationale | The dative masculine singular form denotes the means or instrument, hence "by." "Deceitful craft" preserves the root idea of intentional trickery used to lure or ensnare. |
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