ἀπάτη
apatē (G0539)
deceit
AI Word Study
The Greek word ἀπάτη (apatē) is defined as deceit, indicating that it specifically refers to actions or intentions that involve dishonesty or trickery. This word has a presence of 7 occurrences in the Bible, suggesting it's a deliberate choice made by the authors to convey this specific idea. In the context of the semantic domain of Sin & Righteousness, ἀπάτη likely highlights wrong actions characterized by deception. The use of this word may denote not only intentional lies or manipulation, but also situations where individuals or circumstances intentionally obscure or distort the truth. As a key concept in the New Testament, ἀπάτη underscores the value of honesty, truth, and openness in personal and social interactions.
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What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit,
Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.
and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn’t receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called “today”, lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
receiving the wages of unrighteousness; people who count it pleasure to revel in the daytime, spots and defects, reveling in their deceit while they feast with you;