Strong’s G2940

κυβεία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

kubeia

Pronunciation

koo-BAY-ah

Definition

Trickery, deceit, craftiness

Meaning

(lit: playing with dice, gaming, hence) trickery, sleight.

Usage

The term "kubeia" is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe deceitful practices or trickery, particularly in the context of false teachings or doctrines. It conveys the idea of cunning manipulation, akin to the deceptive practices of gamblers who use dice to cheat.

Bible references

Ephesians 4:14