DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/deceive.md

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Definition:

The term "deceive" means to cause someone to believe something that is not true. The act of deceiving someone is called "deceit."

  • Another term "deception" also refers to the act of causing someone to believe something that is not true.
  • Someone who causes others to believe something false is a "deceiver." For example, Satan is called a "deceiver." The evil spirits that he controls are also deceivers.
  • A person, action, or message that is not truthful can be described as "deceptive."
  • The terms "deceit" and "deception" have the same meaning, but there are some small differences in how they are used.
  • The descriptive terms "deceitful" and "deceptive" have the same meaning and are used in the same contexts.

Translation Suggestions:

  • Other ways to translate "deceive" could include "lie to" or "cause to have a false belief" or "cause someone to think something that is not true."
  • The term "deceived" could also be translated as "caused to think something false" or "lied to" or "tricked" or "fooled" or "misled."
  • "Deceiver" could be translated as "liar" or "one who misleads" or "someone who deceives."
  • Depending on the context, the terms "deception" or "deceit" could be translated with a word or phrase that means "falsehood" or "lying" or "trickery" or "dishonesty."
  • The terms "deceptive" or "deceitful" could be translated as "untruthful" or "misleading" or "lying" to describe a person who speaks or acts in a way that causes other people to believe things that are not true.

(See also: true)

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Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H898, H2048, H3577, H3584, H4123, H4820, H4860, H5230, H5377, H6121, H6231, H6280, H6601, H7411, H7423, H7683, H7686, H7952, H8267, H8496, H8501, H8582, H8591, H8649, G538, G539, G1386, G1387, G1388, G1389, G1818, G3884, G4105, G4106, G4108, G5422, G5423