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NASB | Luke 24:31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 24:31 Then their eyes were [suddenly] opened [by God] and they [clearly] recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. |
Subject: ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? |
Bible Note: Tim: Thank you for doing a thorough job of providing us with verses that we need to consider if we are going to discuss this issue. It seems to me that in this thread there are at least three questions that are being addressed: 1) Is lying a sin?; 2) Define "lie" or "deceive"; 3) Are we obligated to tell the enemy all that we know? Before we can answer question #3, we must answer questions #1 and #2. You have answered question # 1 rather clearly. I will attempt here to define "lie" and "deceive". (From http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary) to lie is '1 : to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive 2 : to create a false or misleading impression' - - - - - - - - - - 'de·ceive 'Function: verb 'Date: 13th century (...) 'intransitive senses : to practice deceit; also : to give a false impression (appearances can deceive) '- de·ceiv·er noun '- de·ceiv·ing·ly /-'sE-vi[ng]-lE/ adverb 'synonyms DECEIVE, MISLEAD, DELUDE, BEGUILE mean to lead astray or frustrate usually by underhandedness. 'DECEIVE implies imposing a false idea or belief that causes ignorance, bewilderment, or helplessness (tried to deceive me about the cost). 'MISLEAD implies a leading astray that may or may not be intentional (I was misled by the confusing sign). 'DELUDE implies deceiving so thoroughly as to obscure the truth (we were deluded into thinking we were safe). 'BEGUILE stresses the use of charm and persuasion in deceiving (was beguiled by false promises). ' |