Strong’s G0940

βασκαίνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

baskainó

Pronunciation

bas-kah'-ee-no

Definition

To bewitch, to cast an evil eye

Meaning

I give the evil eye to, fascinate, bewitch, overpower.

Usage

In the New Testament, "baskainó" is used metaphorically to describe the act of leading someone astray through deception or false influence. It conveys the idea of bewitching or enchanting someone in a way that causes them to deviate from the truth.

Bible references

Galatians 3:1