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Definition and Usage:The term "deceitfully" refers to the act of misleading or deceiving others through falsehoods, trickery, or dishonesty. In the biblical context, deceitfulness is often associated with sin and moral corruption, as it contradicts the nature of God, who is truth (
John 14:6). The Bible frequently warns against deceit and highlights its destructive consequences.
Biblical References:1.
Old Testament:·
Psalm 52:2 · "Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit." This verse illustrates the destructive power of deceitful speech, likening it to a sharp weapon that causes harm.
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Proverbs 12:5 · "The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit." Here, deceit is contrasted with righteousness, emphasizing that deceitful actions stem from wickedness.
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New Testament:·
Romans 3:13 · "Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit." This passage, quoting from the Psalms, underscores the sinful nature of deceitful speech and its association with spiritual death.
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2 Corinthians 4:2 · "Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God." Paul emphasizes the importance of integrity and truthfulness in ministry, rejecting deceitful practices.
Theological Implications:Deceitfulness is fundamentally opposed to the character of God, who is described as a God of truth (
Deuteronomy 32:4). It is a manifestation of the fallen human nature and is often linked with other sins such as lying, hypocrisy, and manipulation. The Bible teaches that deceit originates from the heart (
Jeremiah 17:9) and is a tool of Satan, the father of lies (
John 8:44).
Moral and Ethical Considerations:Believers are called to live lives of honesty and integrity, reflecting the truthfulness of God.
Ephesians 4:25 instructs, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." This call to truthfulness is not only a personal moral obligation but also a communal responsibility, as deceit undermines trust and unity within the body of Christ.
Practical Applications:Christians are encouraged to examine their hearts and actions for any form of deceit. This includes being truthful in speech, transparent in dealings, and sincere in relationships. The pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor, requiring the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the transformative power of God's Word (
John 17:17).
Warnings and Consequences:The Bible warns of the severe consequences of living deceitfully.
Proverbs 19:5 states, "A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape." Deceit leads to broken relationships, loss of credibility, and ultimately, divine judgment. It is a path that leads away from the blessings of God and towards spiritual ruin.
Conclusion:While deceitfulness is a pervasive issue in the fallen world, the Bible offers hope through repentance and the redemptive work of Christ. By turning away from deceit and embracing truth, believers can experience the freedom and peace that come from living in alignment with God's will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) With intent to deceive.
Greek
1389. doloo -- to ensnare, fig. to adulterate... to adulterate NASB Word Usage adulterating (1). handle
deceitfully. From dolos;
to ensnare, ie (figuratively) adulterate -- handle
deceitfully. see GREEK dolos.
...1387. dolioo -- to deceive
... to deceive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dolioo Phonetic Spelling:
(dol-ee-o'-o) Short Definition: I actdeceitfully, deceive Definition: I act...
Strong's Hebrew
898. bagad -- to act or deal treacherously... root Definition to act or deal treacherously NASB Word Usage acted
deceitfully (1), acted treacherously (2), betrayed (1), betrays (1), deal (1), deal
...6233. osheq -- oppression, extortion
... oppression (12). cruelly, extortion, oppression, thingdeceitfully gotten. From
ashaq; injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely...
8649a. tormah -- perhaps treachery
... perhaps treachery. Transliteration: tormah Short Definition:deceitfully. Word Origin
from ramah Definition perhaps treachery NASB Word Usagedeceitfully (1)....
6231. ashaq -- to oppress, wrong, extort
... 2), rages (1), rob (1). getdeceitfully, deceive, defraud, drink up, use
oppression do violence wrong. A primitive root (compare...
2048. hathal -- to deceive, mock
... dealdeceitfully, deceive, mock. A primitive root; to deride; by implication, to
cheat -- dealdeceitfully, deceive, mock. 2047, 2048. hathal. 2049 ....
8524. talal -- to mock, deceive, trifle with
... root Definition to mock, deceive, trifle with NASB Word Usage cheated (1), deal
deceitfully (1), deceive him as one deceives (1), deceived (4), deceives (1)....
5378. nasha -- to beguile, deceive
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to beguile, deceive NASB Word Usage come
deceitfully (1), deceive (8), deceived (3), deluded (1), utterly deceived (1)....
4820. mirmah -- deceit, treachery
... Word Origin from ramah Definition deceit, treachery NASB Word Usage deceit (21),
deceitful (6),deceitfully (2), deception (2), deceptive (1), dishonest (1...
Library
And all this He Will do Corruptly andDeceitfully...
... And all this he will do corruptly anddeceitfully? And all this he will do corruptly
anddeceitfully, and with the purpose of deluding all to make him king....
Psalm XXXVI.
... 2. "For he hath wroughtdeceitfully in His sight" (ver.2). In whose sight? In His,
whose fear was not before the eyes of him that did workdeceitfully....
2 Cor. Iv. 1, 2
... Ver.2. "But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in
craftiness, nor handling the word of Goddeceitfully."....
Psalm 144
... And their right hand is a right hand. that worksdeceitfully. ^9A new song I to
thee will sing,.... And their right hand a right hand is. that worksdeceitfully....
Nemesianus of Tubun?? Said: "That the Baptism which is Given by...
... For we must perforce grant one of two things,"either those who renounce the world
deceitfully are born of the Spirit, though it is to their destruction, not...
Whether a Man is Bound to Give Evidence?
... Therefore a man is not bound to give evidence. Objection 2: Further, no
man is bound to actdeceitfully. Now it is written (Prov...
Whether Guile is a Sin Pertaining to Craftiness?
... Objection 2: Further, guile seems to pertain chiefly to the tongue, according to
Ps.5:11, "They dealtdeceitfully with their tongues." Now craftiness like...
Whether Temptation of God is Opposed to the virtue of Religion?
... Objection 3: Further, a gloss on Ps.77:18, "And they tempted God in their hearts,"
says that "to tempt God is to pray to Himdeceitfully, with simplicity in...
On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xviii. 15, "If Thy Brother Sin...
... sin against thee, go, shew him his fault between thee and him alone;" and of the
words of Solomon, he that winketh with the eyesdeceitfully, heapeth sorrow...
Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon.
... And to Theotecna he said: It is not seemly for a man who has been made chief over
his fellows to actdeceitfully in this manner towards his superior, and to...
Thesaurus
Deceitfully (22 Occurrences)...Deceitfully (22 Occurrences).
... Genesis 21:23 And now swear to me here by God that
thou wilt not deal
deceitfully with me, nor with my son, nor with my grandson.
...Deceit (160 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 2 Corinthians 4:2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking
in craftiness, nor handling the word of Goddeceitfully; but by the...
Guile (21 Occurrences)
... Septuagint for mirmah (Isaiah 53:9, English Versions of the Bible "deceit") and
for remiyah (Job 13:7, English Versions of the Bible "deceitfully"; John 1:47 2...
Deceitful (46 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Job 13:7 Will you speak unrighteously for God, and talkdeceitfully
for him? (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
Deceitfulness (7 Occurrences)
Hidden (181 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:13 "Their throats resemble an opened grave; with their tongues they have
been talkingdeceitfully." "The venom of vipers lies hidden behind their lips...
Falsehood (107 Occurrences)
... (ASV DBY JPS NAS). Psalms 24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has
not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworndeceitfully....
Practice (71 Occurrences)
... to escape? (See RSV NIV). Psalms 52:2 Your tongue plots destruction, like
a sharp razor, workingdeceitfully. (See NIV). Psalms 101...
Dealt (130 Occurrences)
... He shall have no right to sell her to a foreign people, seeing he has dealt
deceitfully with her. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)....
Vanish (21 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV). Job 6:15 My brothers have dealtdeceitfully as
a brook, as the channel of brooks that pass away; (See NAS)....
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