Refiner Word Study apatao (G538)
G538  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀπατάω
apatao
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to deceive, seduce into error, Eph. 5:6; 1 Tim. 2:14; Jas. 1:26*"

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Definition and meaning

What does apatao mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G538
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to deceive, seduce into error, Eph. 5:6; 1 Tim. 2:14; Jas. 1:26*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀπατάω

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with apatao

These are the most notable occurrences of apatao (G538) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 5:6

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

1 Timothy 2:14

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

James 1:26

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about apatao

What does apatao mean in Greek?

Strong's G538 (apatao) is a Greek word that means: to deceive, seduce into error, Eph. 5:6; 1 Tim. 2:14; Jas. 1:26* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does apatao appear in the Bible?

The word apatao (G538) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G538?

Strong's G538 is apatao, a Greek word defined as: to deceive, seduce into error, Eph. 5:6; 1 Tim. 2:14; Jas. 1:26*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is apatao in the Old Testament or New Testament?

apatao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.