2 occurrences in 7 translations

'Deceptive' in the Bible

They are a rebellious people,deceptive children,children who do not want to obey the Lord’s instruction.

Verse ConceptsChildren, attitudes towardsSin, Nature OfBible, Names OfRefusing To HearLying And Deceitrebellion

They say to the visionaries, "See no more visions!" and to the seers, "Don't relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things, relate deceptive messages.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceSeersNo VisionsProphecy MuzzledProphecyTelling The Truthprophets

Bible Theasaurus

Deceptive (37 instances)
Misleading (15 instances)

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