מִרְמָה
mir.mah (H4820)
deceit
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "mir.mah" (H4820) carries a significant meaning in the biblical context. Its short definition is "deceit," indicating a form of intentional misrepresentation or manipulation of truth. This concept is part of the broader semantic domain of "Sin & Righteousness," suggesting that deceit is a morally reprehensible act that can lead individuals away from righteousness. The word "mir.mah" occurs 39 times in the Bible, demonstrating its importance in various contexts. Its range of usage includes descriptions of deceitful actions, intentions, and behaviors, as well as the consequences of such actions. In some cases, "mir.mah" is used to describe the actions of individuals, while in others, it refers to the deceitful nature of certain situations or institutions. The significance of "mir.mah" lies in its ability to highlight the importance of honesty and integrity in human relationships. By understanding the concept of deceit, individuals can better recognize and avoid behaviors that can lead to harm and conflict. In a broader sense, the repetition of "mir.mah" throughout the Bible underscores the gravity of dishonesty and the need for individuals to prioritize truthfulness in their interactions with others.
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He said, “Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away your blessing.”
The sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father with deceit when they spoke, because he had defiled Dinah their sister,
Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, “This is treason, Ahaziah!”
They conceive mischief, and produce iniquity. Their heart prepares deceit.”
“If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hurried to deceit
You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips.
He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.
For they don’t speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all day long.
Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.
You love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue.
Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.
But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.
for they have opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue.
A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
They made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.
As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit. Therefore they have become great, and grew rich.
Your habitation is in the middle of deceit. Through deceit, they refuse to know me,” says Yahweh.
Their tongue is a deadly arrow. It speaks deceit. One speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart, he waits to ambush him.
Through his policy he will cause deceit to prosper in his hand. He will magnify himself in his heart, and he will destroy many in their security. He will also stand up against the prince of princes; but he will be broken without hand.
After the treaty made with him he will work deceitfully; for he will come up, and will become strong, with a small people.
Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God, and is unfaithful to the Holy One.
Saying, ‘When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell grain? And the Sabbath, that we may market wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel large, and dealing falsely with balances of deceit;
In that day, I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, who fill their master’s house with violence and deceit.