International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Delusion

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Delusion


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dē̇-lū´zhun: (1) , “I also will choose their delusions” (the Revised Version, margin “mockings”), Hebrew ta‛ălūlı̄m, which occurs only here and (where it is translated “babes,” the Revised Version, margin “childishness”). Its meaning is somewhat ambiguous. The best translation seems to be “wantonness,” “caprice.” “Their wanton dealing, i.e. that inflicted on them” (BDB). Other translations suggested are “insults” (Skinner), “freaks of fortune” (Cheyne), “follies” (Whitehouse). Septuagint has empaı́gmata, “mockings,” Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 ad) illusiones. (2) the King James Version, “God shall send them strong delusion” (the Revised Version (British and American) “God sendeth them a working of error”), πλάνη, plánē, “a wandering,” “a roaming about,” in the New Testament “error” either of opinion or of conduct.