ΔΕΛΕΑΡΔ', δελεαρδ'
DELEARD', deleard'
Sounds Like: deh-LEH-ar
Translations: bait, a bait, lure, an enticement, a snare
From the root: ΔΕΛΕΑΡ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a misspelling or a garbled form of the Koine Greek word "ΔΕΛΕΑΡ" (deleár), which means 'bait' or 'lure'. The trailing 'Δ'' is highly unusual and does not correspond to a standard grammatical ending or elision in Koine Greek. It is most likely a typographical error. The word "ΔΕΛΕΑΡ" refers to something used to attract or trap, often with negative connotations of deception or temptation. It is used in a general sense to describe anything that entices someone into a dangerous or undesirable situation.
Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1185 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 23:4
From the same root
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