δολόω

doloō

to distort

Strong’s G1389Verb1 time in the New Testament (critical text)

falsifying1

In the text

2 Corinthians 4:2δολοῦντες
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

δολόω, -ῶ
(δόλος) [in LXX: Psa.15:3 (רָגַל), Psa.36:2 (חָלַק hi.) * ;]

1. to ensnare.

2. As of wine, to adulterate, corrupt: τ. λόγον τ. θεοῦ, 2Co.4:2.†
SYN.: καπηλεύω which see
(AS)

Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.