Deleázō — G1185

Definition

verb

to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude

1. properly, to bait, catch by a bait
2. as often in secular authors, metaphorically, to beguile by blandishments, allure, entice, deceive

Usually translated as

allure, beguile, entice

Origin

from the base of G1388

• dólos (G1388)

Occurrences

Deleázō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (1), 2 Peter (2)

• James 1:14 — But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed (δελεαζόμενος).
• 2 Peter 2:14 — Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling (δελεάζοντες) unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
• 2 Peter 2:18 — For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure (δελεάζουσιν) through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.