Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract. 2. (n.) Allurement. 3. (n.) Gait; bearing. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ALLURE a-lur' (pathah, "to persuade," "woo," "entice"; deleazo, "to entrap," "lay a bait"): (1) "I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness" (Hosea 2:14), with evident reference to the Assyrian invasion and the devastation of the land, followed up by the Exile. Thus would Yahweh entice Israel to repent by gentle punishment; then would follow her restoration and the outpouring of His love (Hosea 2:14). (2) "They allure through the lusts of the flesh" (2 Peter 2:18, the Revised Version (British and American) "entice"). Wicked men allure to destruction; God (as above) allures to punishment, repentance and restoration. M. O. Evans

Multi-Version Concordance Allure (1 Occurrence) Hosea 2:14 "Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)