2 Thessalonians 2:11

Consequently God sends on them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false.

Romans 1:28

And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.

"'As for the prophet, if he is made a fool by being deceived into speaking a prophetic word -- I, the Lord, have made a fool of that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand against him and destroy him from among my people Israel.

1 Kings 22:18-22

The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you he does not prophesy prosperity for me, but disaster?"

2 Chronicles 18:18-22

Micaiah said, "That being the case, hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, with all the heavenly assembly standing on his right and on his left.

Psalm 81:11-12

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.

Psalm 109:17

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

Isaiah 6:9-10

He said, "Go and tell these people: 'Listen continually, but don't understand! Look continually, but don't perceive!'

Isaiah 29:9-14

You will be shocked and amazed! You are totally blind! They are drunk, but not because of wine; they stagger, but not because of beer.

Isaiah 44:20

He feeds on ashes; his deceived mind misleads him. He cannot rescue himself, nor does he say, 'Is this not a false god I hold in my right hand?'

Isaiah 66:4

So I will choose severe punishment for them; I will bring on them what they dread, because I called, and no one responded, I spoke and they did not listen. They did evil before me; they chose to do what displeases me."

Jeremiah 27:10

Do not listen to them, because their prophecies are lies. Listening to them will only cause you to be taken far away from your native land. I will drive you out of your country and you will die in exile.

Ezekiel 21:29

while seeing false visions for you and reading lying omens for you -- to place that sword on the necks of the profane wicked, whose day has come, the time of final punishment.

Matthew 24:5

For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will mislead many.

Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets will appear and deceive many,

John 12:39-43

For this reason they could not believe, because again Isaiah said,

Romans 1:21-25

For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the later times some will desert the faith and occupy themselves with deceiving spirits and demonic teachings,

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2 Thessalonians 2:11

And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

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The magicians did the same with their secret arts and brought up frogs on the land of Egypt too.

But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not release the Israelites.

"When a man or a woman has an infection on the head or in the beard,

and the sign or wonder should come to pass concerning what he said to you, namely, "Let us follow other gods" -- gods whom you have not previously known -- "and let us serve them."

The Lord will also subject you to madness, blindness, and confusion of mind.

But to this very day the Lord has not given you an understanding mind, perceptive eyes, or discerning ears!

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

Persist in trusting your amulets and your many incantations, which you have faithfully recited since your youth! Maybe you will be successful -- maybe you will scare away disaster.