Strong's Lexicon dolios: Deceitful, treacherous Original Word: δόλιος Word Origin: Derived from δόλος (dolos), meaning "deceit" or "guile." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with deceitful behavior is "מִרְמָה" (mirmah - Strong's Hebrew 4820), which also denotes deceit, fraud, or treachery. Usage: The Greek adjective "δόλιος" is used to describe someone or something that is deceitful or treacherous. It conveys the idea of being underhanded or insidious, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others. In the New Testament, it is used to characterize individuals or actions that are morally corrupt and lacking in integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, deceit and treachery were often condemned in philosophical and ethical teachings. The concept of "δόλιος" would have been understood as contrary to the virtues of honesty and integrity, which were highly valued in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. The use of this term in the New Testament reflects a moral standard that aligns with the broader biblical condemnation of deceit and falsehood. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1386 dólios – deceitful – advertising the bait and concealing the hook! See 1388 (dolos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dolos Definition deceitful NASB Translation deceitful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1386: δόλιοςδόλιος, δόλια, δόλιον (δόλος); from Homer on, deceitful: 2 Corinthians 11:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deceitful. From dolos; guileful -- deceitful. see GREEK dolos Forms and Transliterations δολία δόλια δολίαν δολίας δολιοι δόλιοι δολίοις δόλιον δόλιος δολιότητας δολιότητι δολιότητος δολίου δολίω dolioi dólioiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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