Definition and Overview:
Betraying, in a biblical context, refers to the act of being disloyal or treacherous, particularly in breaking trust or faith with someone. It often involves revealing secrets or delivering someone into the hands of their enemies. Betrayal is a significant theme in the Bible, illustrating the frailty of human loyalty and the consequences of sin.

Old Testament Instances:
The concept of betrayal is present in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with treachery against God or fellow humans. One notable example is the betrayal of Samson by Delilah. In Judges 16:18-19 , Delilah betrays Samson by revealing the secret of his strength to the Philistines: "When Delilah realized that he had told her his whole heart, she sent word to the rulers of the Philistines, saying, 'Come up once more, for he has told me his whole heart.' Then the rulers of the Philistines came up to her and brought the money in their hands. Having lulled him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his head. In this way she began to subdue him, and his strength left him."

New Testament Instances:
The most infamous act of betrayal in the New Testament is that of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus Christ. In Matthew 26:14-16 , Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver: "Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, 'What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?' And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. So from that time on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus."

Another significant instance is Peter's denial of Jesus, which, while not a betrayal in the same sense as Judas's, still represents a failure of loyalty. In Luke 22:61-62 , after Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, "The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: 'Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.' And he went outside and wept bitterly."

Theological Implications:
Betrayal in the Bible often serves as a stark reminder of human sinfulness and the need for divine grace. It highlights the contrast between human unfaithfulness and God's steadfast loyalty. The betrayal of Jesus by Judas, in particular, is seen as a fulfillment of prophecy and a necessary part of the divine plan for salvation. In John 13:18 , Jesus refers to this fulfillment: "I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.’"

Moral and Ethical Lessons:
The Bible's accounts of betrayal teach important moral and ethical lessons about the value of loyalty, trust, and integrity. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful to God and to one another, recognizing the destructive power of betrayal. Proverbs 11:13 warns against betrayal through gossip: "A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence."

Conclusion:
While betrayal is a painful and destructive act, the Bible also offers hope for redemption and forgiveness. The account of Peter's restoration by Jesus after his denial (John 21:15-19) exemplifies the possibility of reconciliation and the transformative power of grace.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Betray.570. apistia -- unbelief
... 570 (the negated form of 4103 , "faithful") -- properly, without (divine) persuasion,
"no-faithfulness" (unfaithfulness); "want of faith" (betraying a trust ...
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3860. paradidomi -- to hand over, to give or deliver over, to ...
... Word Origin from para and didomi Definition to hand over, to give or deliver over,
to betray NASB Word Usage betray (17), betrayed (10), betraying (9), betrays ...
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The Motives of Judas in Betraying Jesus.
... Section 264. The Motives of Judas in betraying Jesus. It is difficult to decide
upon the motives that impelled Judas to the outrage which he perpetrated. ...
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Judas
... His own act in betraying the Saviour would not change the result. ... He counted
that he had made a sharp bargain in betraying his Lord. ...
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John Chapter xiii. 26-31.
... For we are not to suppose that he was not in him when he went to the Jews and bargained
about the price of betraying the Lord; for the evangelist Luke very ...
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Jesus' Unrequited Friendships.
... It is a base form of stealing which robs a church treasury as Judas did. But to
take money as the price of betraying a friend"could any sin be baser? ...
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Knox's Intrigues, and his Account of Them, 1559
... Cecil, without date, but probably on June 21, and with the signature "Zours as ye
knaw." Being in the Regent's party openly, he was secretly betraying her; he ...
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One who was not his Friend Would Probably Say to Him: Either ...
... No one has a right to charge me with the author's impiety, for I did it with a pious
intention, that of betraying the impiety which had been commended as piety ...
/.../7 one who was not.htm

John Chapter xiii. 5-Jan
... Accordingly, the traitor had been already betrayed to Him whom he sought to betray;
and he carried out his evil purpose in betraying Him in such a way, that ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate lv john chapter xiii.htm

Ill-Temper
... It is the intermittent fever which tells of unintermittent disease; the occasional
bubble escaping to the surface, betraying the rottenness underneath; a ...
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Psalm CIX.
... I suppose that before he betrayed the Lord, while he was thinking of
betraying Him; for he could no longer pray through Christ. ...
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The Ten Commandments
... We must fear and love God, so that we will not deceive by lying, betraying, slandering
or ruining our neighbor's reputation, but will defend him, say good ...
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Betraying (14 Occurrences)
...Betraying (14 Occurrences). Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, the disciple who was betraying
Him, asked, "Can it be I, Rabbi?" "It is you," He replied. (WEY NAS). ...
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Betrays (13 Occurrences)

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Replied (532 Occurrences)
... NIV). Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, the disciple who was betraying Him, asked,
"Can it be I, Rabbi?" "It is you," He replied. (WEY). Matthew ...
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Judas (42 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays
under the semblance of friendship. 2. (a.) Treacherous; betraying. Int. ...
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Noticed (19 Occurrences)
... the disciple whom Jesus loved following--the one who at the supper had leaned back
on His breast and had asked, "Master, who is it that is betraying you?" (WEY ...
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Treacherous (34 Occurrences)
... (a.) Like a traitor; involving treachery; violating allegiance or faith pledged;
perfidious in private life; betraying a trust; faithless. ...
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Treason (6 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which
the offender owes allegiance, or of betraying the state into the hands of a ...
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Matter (263 Occurrences)
... Matthew 27:4 and said, "I have sinned, in betraying to death one who is innocent."
"What does that matter to us?" they replied; it is your business." (WEY). ...
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Pre-destined (13 Occurrences)
... Pre-destined (13 Occurrences). Luke 22:22 For indeed the Son of Man goes on His
way--His pre-destined way; yet alas for that man who is betraying Him!" (WEY). ...
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Proceeding (18 Occurrences)
... John 13:2 While supper was proceeding, the Devil having by this time suggested to
Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, the thought of betraying Him, Jesus, (WEY). ...
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