4 occurrences in 7 translations

'Pretend' in the Bible

It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food.

Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

Verse ConceptsPretencePretendingBlessings Of The PoorPoor Or Richacting

Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,

Verse ConceptsSelf ExaltationSeeking HonourNetworkingBeing YourselfThe Presence Of Godimportance

On his lips, an enemy will pretend, but {inside} he will harbor deceit.

Verse ConceptsRumoursMen DeceivingShowing Hypocrisy

Bible Theasaurus

Affect (5 instances)
Allege (4 instances)
Dissemble (2 instances)
Excuse (22 instances)
Feign (11 instances)
Make-Believe (1 instance)
Pretend (15 instances)
Profess (16 instances)
Venture (13 instances)

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