Strong’s G3884

παραλογίζομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

paralogizomai

Pronunciation

pah-rah-loh-GHEE-zoh-my

Definition

To deceive, to delude, to mislead by false reasoning

Meaning

I deceive, beguile, reason falsely, mislead.

Usage

The verb παραλογίζομαι is used in the New Testament to describe the act of deceiving or misleading someone through false reasoning or incorrect logic. It implies a distortion of truth, often leading others astray by presenting arguments or ideas that appear plausible but are ultimately false.

Bible references

Colossians 2:4;James 1:22