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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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Zechariah 13:4
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive:
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1611 witness · Zechariah 13:4 · retained source text

And it shall come to passe in that day, that the prophets shalbe ashamed euery one of his vision, when hee hath prophecied: neither shall they weare a rough garment to deceiue.

1611 marginal noteHebr. a garment of haire.

1611 marginal noteHebr. to lie.

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