13 occurrences

'Deceptive' in the Bible

Impose heavier work on the men. Then they will be occupied with it and not pay attention to deceptive words.”

Verse ConceptsWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy

He traps the wise in their craftinessso that the plans of the deceptiveare quickly brought to an end.

Verse ConceptsCraftinessIntelligenceUnreliabilityWisdom, Source Of HumanWorldly WisdomFalse Wisdom

So how can you offer me such futile comfort?Your answers are deceptive.

Verse ConceptsComfortless LivesUseless WordsHuman Comfort

The words of his mouth are malicious and deceptive;he has stopped acting wisely and doing good.

Verse ConceptsMouthsDeception In Fallen Human NatureSpeech, Negative Aspects OfFalse WisdomDeceitful Tongues

All the words of my mouth are righteous;none of them are deceptive or perverse.

Verse ConceptsTwisted Ways

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

נ NunYour prophets saw visions for youthat were empty and deceptive;they did not reveal your guiltand so restore your fortunes.They saw oracles for youthat were empty and misleading.

Verse ConceptsFutilityOraclesVisionsFalse VisionsSin Made KnownMen DeceivingFalse Prophets DenouncedWhat Sin?Peace And SafetyFake Friends

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Deceptive (37 instances)
Misleading (15 instances)

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