1386. dolios
Lexicon
dolios: Deceitful, treacherous

Original Word: δόλιος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dolios
Pronunciation: DO-lee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (dol'-ee-os)
Definition: Deceitful, treacherous
Meaning: treacherous, deceitful, fraudulent.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
deceitful.

From dolos; guileful -- deceitful.

see GREEK dolos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1386 dólios – deceitful – advertising the bait and concealing the hook! See 1388 (dolos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from dolos
Definition
deceitful
NASB Translation
deceitful (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1386: δόλιος

δόλιος, δόλια, δόλιον (δόλος); from Homer on, deceitful: 2 Corinthians 11:13.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from δόλος (dolos), meaning "deceit" or "guile."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of deceit in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed by words such as מִרְמָה (mirmah, Strong's Hebrew 4820) and רְמִיָּה (remiyyah, Strong's Hebrew 7423). These terms similarly convey the idea of deceit, treachery, and guile, reflecting the consistent biblical condemnation of such behavior across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term δόλιος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or actions that are deceitful or treacherous. It conveys a sense of cunning and craftiness, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others.

Context: The Greek word δόλιος appears in the New Testament to characterize individuals or behaviors that are marked by deceit and treachery. This term is closely related to δόλος, which refers to deceit or guile itself. In the context of the New Testament, δόλιος is used to describe the moral character of individuals who engage in deception, often in opposition to the truth and righteousness upheld by the teachings of Jesus Christ.

In the Berean Standard Bible, δόλιος is translated to reflect the deceitful nature of certain individuals or actions. For example, in Romans 1:29, the apostle Paul lists deceit among the vices that characterize those who have turned away from God: "They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice." Here, deceit is presented as a manifestation of a corrupt and sinful nature.

The use of δόλιος in the New Testament serves as a warning against the dangers of deceit and the importance of living a life of integrity and truthfulness. It underscores the biblical teaching that deceit is incompatible with the character of God and the life of a believer. The call to reject deceit and embrace truth is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the transformative power of the Gospel to change hearts and minds.

Forms and Transliterations
δολία δόλια δολίαν δολίας δολιοι δόλιοι δολίοις δόλιον δόλιος δολιότητας δολιότητι δολιότητος δολίου δολίω dolioi dólioi
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Corinthians 11:13 Adj-NMP
GRK: ψευδαπόστολοι ἐργάται δόλιοι μετασχηματιζόμενοι εἰς
NAS: are false apostles, deceitful workers,
KJV: [are] false apostles, deceitful workers,
INT: false apostles workers deceitful disguising themselves as

Strong's Greek 1386
1 Occurrence


δόλιοι — 1 Occ.















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