# G538 ἀπατάω

ἀπατάω (apatáō), Strong’s G538: to cheat, i.e. delude KJV: deceive. Occurs 34 times.

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*apatáō* — to cheat, i.e. delude

KJV: deceive

Occurs 34 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Ephesians 5:6](https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/5?v=6) — Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on the children of…
- [1 Timothy 2:14](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-timothy/2?v=14) — Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;
- [Jacob 1:26](https://besorah.bible/besorah/jacob/1?v=26) — If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this…
- [Judith 12:16](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/judith/12?v=16) — Judith came in and sat down, and Holofernes’ heart was ravished with her. His passion was aroused, and he exceedingly…
- [Judith 13:16](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/judith/13?v=16) — And as the Lord lives, who preserved me in my way that I went, my countenance deceived him to his destruction, and he…
- [Wisdom of Solomon 4:11](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/wisdom-of-solomon/4?v=11) — He was caught away, lest evil should change his understanding, or guile deceive his soul.
- [Sirach 14:16](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/14?v=16) — Give, take, and treat yourself well, because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades.