In the context of the Bible, the term "enticed" refers to the act of being lured or tempted into sin or wrongdoing. This concept is frequently addressed in Scripture, highlighting the spiritual dangers and moral consequences associated with being led astray from God's commandments.

Old Testament References

The notion of being enticed is evident in the Old Testament, where it often involves the temptation to worship other gods or engage in idolatrous practices. In Deuteronomy 13:6-8 , the Israelites are warned against being enticed by close family members or friends to serve other gods: "If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, ‘Let us go and worship other gods’—which neither you nor your fathers have known... you must not yield to him or listen to him."

The book of Proverbs frequently addresses the theme of enticement, particularly in the context of wisdom versus folly. Proverbs 1:10 advises, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent." This verse underscores the importance of resisting the allure of sinful behavior and remaining steadfast in righteousness.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the concept of being enticed is often linked to the internal struggle against sinful desires. James 1:14-15 provides a clear depiction of this process: "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 illustrates the progression from temptation to sin and ultimately to spiritual death, emphasizing the need for vigilance and self-control.

The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of enticement in his letters. In 2 Corinthians 11:3 , he expresses concern for the Corinthian church, fearing that they might be led astray: "I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ." Here, Paul draws a parallel between the enticement of Eve in the Garden of Eden and the potential for believers to be seduced away from their faith in Christ.

Spiritual Implications

From a biblical perspective, being enticed is not merely a matter of external temptation but involves an internal battle against one's own sinful nature. The Scriptures consistently warn against the dangers of being led astray and encourage believers to remain vigilant, grounded in the truth of God's Word. The call to resist enticement is a call to pursue holiness and maintain a steadfast commitment to God's commandments.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to guard their hearts and minds against enticement by immersing themselves in Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. Ephesians 6:11 advises, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." By equipping themselves with spiritual armor, Christians can better withstand the temptations and enticements that seek to draw them away from their faith.

In summary, the biblical concept of being enticed serves as a sobering reminder of the spiritual vigilance required to live a life pleasing to God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of Scripture, believers can resist the allure of sin and remain faithful to their calling in Christ.(imp. & p. p.) of Entice.551. apeirastos -- untried, untempted
... 551 (from 1 "not" and 3985 , "susceptible to enticement, allurement") -- properly,
to be tempted, lacking the very to be enticed by evil or influenced by sin. ...
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1185. deleazo -- to lure
... Word Origin from delear (bait) Definition to lure NASB Word Usage entice
(1), enticed (1), enticing (1). allure, beguile, entice. ...
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6601b. pathah -- to be simple
... Word Origin denominative verb from pethi Definition to be simple NASB Word Usage
allure (1), became...enticed (1), deceive (2), deceived (5), entice (9 ...
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5496. suth -- to incite, allure, instigate
... root Definition to incite, allure, instigate NASB Word Usage diverted (1), entice
(2), enticed (1), incited (3), inciting (1), induced (1), mislead (2 ...
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Whether the Sacraments are Instituted by God Alone?
... Moreover, it seems to be peculiar to the demons to be enticed to something by means
of signs; for Augustine says (De Civ. Dei xxi): "The demons are enticed . . ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the sacraments are instituted.htm

Entire Sanctification as Taught by James and Jude.
... James gives a vivid description of inbred sin under the name of lust. "Every man
is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed. ...
/.../clark/the theology of holiness/chapter x entire sanctification as.htm

From Deliberation on the Evil and on the Good Part it Results that ...
... However even if it be conceded to them that we are enticed to shameful deeds by
another inferior kind of souls, they do not thence make it evident that those ...
/.../chapter 13 name deliberation on.htm

Whether Heavenly Bodies Can Act on the Demons?
... Dei xxi, 6), the "demons are enticed through various kinds of stones, herbs, trees,
animals, songs, rites, not as an animal is enticed by food, but as a spirit ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether heavenly bodies can act.htm

He Then Clearly and Skilfully Criticises the Doctrine of the ...
... bread, and give a deadly greeting to those who asked for food, who would not have
been willing to take the poison by itself, had they not been enticed to what ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 7 he then clearly.htm

Self-Destruction
... man say, when he is tempted, I am tempted of God, for God tempteth no man, but every
one is tempted when he is led away by his own lust and enticed." Ahab was ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon viii self-destruction.htm

Justinus' Triad of Principles; his Angelography Founded on this ...
... also"by the prophets [590] "Naas, by a similar device, through the soul [591] that
dwells in man, along with the spirit of the Father, enticed away the ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxi justinus triad of principles.htm

Man's Responsibility for his Acts.
... tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no
man; but each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. ...
/.../kent/the making of a nation/study ii mans responsibility for.htm

But not yet About the Good to be Got from Martyrdom must we Learn. ...
... been subdued. [8228] It is proper that heretics be driven [8229] to duty,
not enticed. Obstinacy must be conquered, not coaxed. And ...
/.../scorpiace antidote for the scorpions sting/chapter ii but not yet.htm

The Origin of Female Ornamentation, Traced Back to the Angels who ...
... would appear sordid and"through gratuitous use"contumelious, if they had conferred
no (compensating) gift on the women who had been enticed into connubial ...
/.../tertullian/on the apparel of women/chapter ii the origin of female.htm

Enticed (11 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Entice. Multi-Version Concordance Enticed (11 Occurrences). James 1:14
But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. ...
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Entice (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to
allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often ...
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Overpowered (12 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 20:7 O LORD, Thou hast enticed me, and I was enticed, Thou hast overcome
me, and hast prevailed; I am become a laughing-stock all the day, every one ...
/o/overpowered.htm - 10k

Neighbor's (31 Occurrences)
... Job 31:9 "If my heart has been enticed to a woman, and I have laid wait
at my neighbor's door, (WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs ...
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Lurked (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Lurked (1 Occurrence). Job 31:9 "If my heart has been
enticed to a woman, and I have laid wait at my neighbor's door, (See NAS NIV). ...
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Liver (16 Occurrences)
... So we find the fate of a man enticed by the flattering of a loose woman
compared to that of the ox that "goeth to the slaughter.... ...
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Lured (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Lured (3 Occurrences). James 1:14 But each one is tempted,
when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. (See RSV). ...
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Into (18988 Occurrences)
... than forced into compliance; we may reduce many distinct substances into one mass;
men are led by evidence into belief of truth, and are often enticed into the ...
/i/into.htm - 8k

Temptation (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.
2. (n.) The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil. ...
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Tempted (25 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). James 1:14 But each one is tempted,
when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. ...
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