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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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First occurrence: 2 Samuel 3:25

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Matthew 24:4
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
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1611 witness · Matthew 24:4 · retained source text

And Iesus answered, and said vnto them, Take heed that no man deceiue you.

Matthew 24:5
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
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For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ: and shall deceiue many.

Matthew 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
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1611 witness · Matthew 24:24 · retained source text

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shal shew great signes and wonders: insomuch that (if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.

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