Strong delusion [ε ν ε ρ γ ε ι α ν π λ α ν η ς]. Rev., literally and correctly, a working of error. See on working ver. 9. The phrase is unique in N. T. It means an active power of misleading. For planh error which shows itself in action, see on 1 Thessalonians 2:3.

A lie [τ ω ψ ε υ δ ε ι]. Properly, the lie. The article gives the generic sense, falsehood in all its forms. Comp. John 8:44; Romans 1:25; Ephesians 4:25. Comp. the contrast of truth and unrighteousness in ver. 12. All wrongdoing has an element of falsity.

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