Strong's Lexicon planétés: Deceiver, wanderer, imposter Original Word: πλανήτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πλανάω (planáō), meaning "to wander" or "to lead astray." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "planétés," the concept of leading astray or deception can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּעָה (ta'ah, Strong's H8582), meaning "to err" or "to wander." Usage: The term "planétés" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who leads others astray or causes them to wander from the truth. It conveys the idea of deception and error, often in a spiritual or moral context. The word is associated with false teachers or prophets who mislead believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, the term "planétés" was used to describe wandering celestial bodies, such as planets, which appeared to move erratically across the sky compared to the fixed stars. This imagery of wandering was metaphorically applied to individuals who deviated from the truth, leading others into error. In the context of the early Christian church, false teachings and heresies were significant concerns, and the term "planétés" would have been a strong warning against those who distorted the gospel message. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4107 planḗtēs (a masculine noun derived from 4105 /planáō, "to wander") – properly, a wandering star (planet); (figuratively) a false teacher, operating without moral compass and exploiting other aimless people – i.e. prompting them to also stray from God's circle of safety (sound doctrine). See 4105 (planaō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom planaó Definition a wanderer NASB Translation wandering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4107: πλάνης[πλάνης, πλανητός, ὁ, see πλανήτης.] STRONGS NT 4107: πλανήτηςπλανήτης, πλανητου, ὁ (πλανάω), a wanderer: ἀστέρες πλανῆται, wandering stars (Aristotle, Plutarch, others), Jude 1:13 (where WH marginal reading ἀστέρες πλανῆται (Xenophon, mem. 4, 7, 5)); see ἀστήρ, at the end From planos; a rover ("planet"), i.e. (figuratively) an erratic teacher -- wandering. see GREEK planos |
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