◄ 3884. paralogizomai ►
Strong's Lexicon paralogizomai: To deceive, to delude, to mislead by false reasoning Original Word: παραλογίζομαι Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paralogizomai Pronunciation: pah-rah-loh-GHEE-zoh-my Phonetic Spelling: (par-al-og-id'-zom-ahee) Definition: I deceive, beguile, reason falsely, mislead. Meaning: To deceive by false reasoning, to mislead, to delude, or to reason falsely. Word Origin: Derived from παρά (para, "beside" or "beyond") and λογίζομαι (logizomai, "to reason" or "to calculate"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for παραλογίζομαι, the concept of deception or misleading through false reasoning can be related to Hebrew terms such as תָּעָה (ta'ah, Strong's 8582), meaning "to err" or "to go astray," and שָׁקַר (shakar, Strong's 8266), meaning "to lie" or "to deceive." These terms similarly convey the idea of deviation from truth and the act of leading others astray through falsehood. Usage: The term παραλογίζομαι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of deceiving or misleading someone through faulty reasoning or false arguments. It implies a deviation from truth or sound reasoning, often leading others astray. Context: The Greek verb παραλογίζομαι appears in the New Testament in contexts where individuals are warned against being misled by deceptive arguments or reasoning that contradicts the truth of the Gospel. This term is notably used in Colossians 2:4, where the Apostle Paul cautions believers: "I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive arguments." Here, παραλογίζομαι underscores the danger of being swayed by arguments that appear convincing but are ultimately grounded in falsehood or human tradition rather than divine truth. The use of παραλογίζομαι highlights the importance of discernment and adherence to sound doctrine within the Christian faith. It serves as a reminder to believers to remain vigilant against teachings that may seem plausible but are contrary to the teachings of Christ. The term also reflects the broader biblical theme of the battle between truth and deception, urging Christians to anchor their beliefs in the revealed Word of God. In a broader theological context, παραλογίζομαι can be seen as a warning against the subtlety of false teachings that can infiltrate the church, emphasizing the need for spiritual maturity and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to discern truth from error. HELPS Word-studies 3884 paralogízomai (from 3844 /pará, "contrary when compared side-by-side" and 3049 /logízomai, "to reason") – properly, to reason contrary to truth, in a misleading (erroneous) way. 3884 /paralogízomai ("deceive close-beside") operates by distorted reasoning – using what seems "plausible" but later lets the person down ("disappoints"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from para and logizomai Definition to miscalculate, to reason falsely NASB Translation delude (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3884: παραλογίζομαι παραλογίζομαι; (see παρά, IV. 2); a. to reckon wrong, miscount: Demosthenes, p. 822, 25; 1037, 15. b. to cheat by false reckoning (Aeschines, Aristotle); to deceive by false reasoning (joined to ἐξαπαταν, Epictetus diss. 2, 20, 7); hence, c. universally, to deceive, delude, circumvent: τινα, Colossians 2:4; James 1:22 (the Sept. several times for רִמָּה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beguile, deceive. From para and logizomai; to misreckon, i.e. Delude -- beguile, deceive. see GREEK para see GREEK logizomai Forms and Transliterations παραλογιζηται παραλογίζηται παραλογιζομενοι παραλογιζόμενοι παράλυσιν παρελογίσαντό παρελογίσασθέ παρελογίσατο παρελογίσατό παρελογίσω paralogizetai paralogizētai paralogízetai paralogízētai paralogizomenoi paralogizómenoi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Colossians 2:4 V-PSM/P-3S GRK: μηδεὶς ὑμᾶς παραλογίζηται ἐν πιθανολογίᾳ NAS: that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. KJV: lest any man should beguile you with INT: no one you might delude by persuasive speech James 1:22 V-PPM/P-NMP GRK: ἀκροαταὶ μόνον παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς NAS: hearers who delude themselves. KJV: only, deceiving your own selves. INT: hearers only deceiving yourselves Strong's Greek 3884 2 Occurrences παραλογίζηται — 1 Occ. παραλογιζόμενοι — 1 Occ.