Strong’s G3180
μεθοδεία
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
methodeia
Pronunciation
meth-od-i'-ah
Definition
Schemes, wiles, craftiness
Meaning
(a way of search after something, an inquiry; a method), scheming, craftiness, deceit.
Usage
The term "methodeia" refers to cunning arts, deceit, craft, or trickery. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the deceptive strategies and tactics employed by the devil to lead believers astray. It implies a deliberate and systematic approach to deception.
Bible references
Ephesians 4:14;Ephesians 6:11