Strong’s G0539

ἀπάτη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

apaté

Pronunciation

ah-PAH-tay

Definition

Deception, deceit, delusion

Meaning

deceit, deception, deceitfulness, delusion.

Usage

The term "apaté" refers to the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived. It is used in the New Testament to describe the misleading nature of sin and false teachings. The word conveys the idea of being led away from truth and into error, often with the implication of intentional deceit.

Bible references

Matthew 13:22;Mark 4:19;Ephesians 4:22;Colossians 2:8;2 Thessalonians 2:10;Hebrews 3:13;2 Peter 2:13