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deceive

Meaning of “deceive”

To mislead, cause to believe what is false, or conceal the truth by fraud or error.

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27 occurrences27 verses15 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 3:25

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Ephesians 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
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1611 witness · Ephesians 4:14 · retained source text

That we hencefoorth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and caried about with euery winde of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftinesse, whereby they lye in waite to deceiue:

Ephesians 5:6
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
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1611 witness · Ephesians 5:6 · retained source text

Let no man deceiue you with vaine words: for because of these things commeth the wrath of God vpon the children of disobedience.

1611 marginal noteOr, vnbeliefe.

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