G1185

δελεάζω

deleazōG:V

to entice

δελεάζω (δέλεαρ, a bait), to allure by a bait: metaphorically, to allure, entice: with accusative, 2Pe.2:14, 18; pass., Jas.1:14.† (AS)

The KJV translates G1185 in the following manner:

allure (2x), beguiling (2x), enticed (2x)

Full Thayer's lexicon entry

δελεάζω — deleázō

δελεάζω; (present passive δελεάζομαι); (δέλεαρ a bait);

1. properly, to bait, catch by a bait: Xenophon, mem. 2, 1, 4, et al.

2. as often in secular authors, metaphorically, to beguile by blandishments, allure, entice, deceive: τινα, 2Pe 2:14; 2Pe 2:18; Jas 1:14, on this passage cf. Philo, quod omn. prob. book § 22.

3 occurrences

James (1), II Peter (2)