The term "baited" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of baiting, or enticing someone into a trap or into sin, is a theme that can be found throughout Scripture. This entry explores the biblical understanding of temptation and enticement, drawing from various passages that illustrate how individuals can be lured into wrongdoing.

Temptation and Enticement in Scripture

The Bible frequently addresses the dangers of temptation and the need for vigilance against being led astray. In the New Testament, James 1:14-15 provides insight into the process of temptation: "But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." This passage highlights the internal nature of temptation, where personal desires can lead to sin if not checked.

The Role of Deception

Deception is often a tool used in the process of baiting individuals into sin. In Genesis 3, the serpent uses cunning words to entice Eve into eating the forbidden fruit, leading to the fall of humanity. Genesis 3:13 records Eve's response to God: "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." This account underscores the subtlety with which temptation can be presented, often appearing harmless or even beneficial.

Warnings Against Being Led Astray

The Bible provides numerous warnings against being led astray by false teachings or sinful desires. In 1 Peter 5:8 , believers are admonished to "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This vivid imagery serves as a reminder of the constant vigilance required to resist the devil's schemes.

The Example of Jesus

Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate example of resisting temptation. In Matthew 4:1-11 , Jesus is led into the wilderness and tempted by the devil. Despite being offered physical sustenance, power, and glory, Jesus resists each temptation by quoting Scripture, demonstrating the power of God's Word in overcoming enticement.

Practical Guidance for Believers

Believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength and wisdom to resist being baited into sin. Ephesians 6:11 instructs Christians to "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This metaphorical armor includes truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word of God, equipping believers to stand firm against temptation.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not use the term "baited," it provides extensive teaching on the nature of temptation and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith. By understanding the tactics of the enemy and relying on God's provision, believers can avoid the snares of sin and live lives that honor God.(imp. & p. p.) of Bait.

But Perhaps Some one is Alarmed at Hearing us Discourse of the ...
... As, therefore, if a fish seizes a baited hook, it not only does not take the bait
off the hook, but is drawn out of the water to be itself food for others, so ...
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Of Atheistical Discourse.
... Sure tis not strange that a hook thus doubly baited should catch many. Either
of those allurements single, we see has force enough. ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section iii of atheistical discourse.htm

On all the Saints.
... Yea, if we may so speak, casting his hook at the Godhead, and seizing the wonted
enjoyment of the baited pleasure, he is himself manifestly caught while he ...
/.../dubious or spurious writings of gregory thaumaturgus/on all the saints.htm

Wherein the Same Point is Handled.
... Certain it is, that the Soul never loves, nor believes more, than when it is afflicted
and baited with such temptations; because those doubtings and fears that ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap x wherein the same.htm

How we Forsake Divine Love for that of Creatures.
... our nature, which so earnestly loves good that it is subject to be enticed by anything
that has a show of good, and temptation's hook is ever baited with this ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iii how we forsake.htm

How the Goths Became Tainted by the Arian Error.
... Partly by the fascination of his eloquence and partly by the bribes with which he
baited his proposals Eudoxius succeeded in inducing him to persuade the ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xxxiii how the goths became.htm

Wesley's Prescriptions
... 1755. Monday, April 7 (Wednesbury)."I was advised to take the Derbyshire road
to Manchester. We baited at a house six miles beyond Lichfield. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesleys prescriptions.htm

The First Word from the Cross
... But, when the fortunes of Jesus were at the blackest, when He was baited by a raging
pack of wolf-like enemies, and when He was sinking into unplumbed abysses ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter xiv the first word.htm

Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
... And this was to show that the net of the gospel is not an empty thing; but is
sufficiently baited with such varieties as are apt to allure the world to be ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/solomons temple spiritualized.htm

The Pharisees' Sabbath and Christ's
... wish. Having baited their hook, and set the man with his shrunken hand full
in view, they get into their corners and wait the event. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the pharisees sabbath and christs.htm

Baited (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Baited (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 1:17 Truly, to no purpose
is the net stretched out before the eyes of the bird: (See NAS). ...
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Bait (3 Occurrences)

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Lure (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and
often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks. ...
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Trap (35 Occurrences)
... It is probable that a trap was more particularly a hole in the ground covered
with twigs, concealed by leaves and baited with food. ...
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Baiterus

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Badger (9 Occurrences)
... See Teledu. 3. (n.) A brush made of badgers' hair, used by artists. 4. (vt) To tease
or annoy, as a badger when baited; to worry or irritate persistently. ...
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Hook (10 Occurrences)
... with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice;
to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout. ...
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