Definition and Nature:
Falsehoods, in the biblical context, refer to statements or beliefs that are contrary to truth. They encompass lies, deceit, and any form of untruthfulness. The Bible consistently condemns falsehoods as contrary to the nature of God, who is described as the God of truth (Isaiah 65:16).

Biblical Condemnation of Falsehoods:
The Bible explicitly condemns falsehoods in numerous passages. In the Ten Commandments, God commands, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Exodus 20:16). This commandment underscores the importance of truthfulness in maintaining justice and community integrity.

Proverbs frequently contrasts truth with falsehood, highlighting the moral and spiritual dangers of deceit. Proverbs 12:22 states, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight" . This verse emphasizes that God values honesty and integrity, while deceit is abhorrent to Him.

Consequences of Falsehoods:
The Bible warns of the consequences of engaging in falsehoods. In Revelation 21:8, liars are listed among those who will face judgment: "But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death" . This severe warning illustrates the spiritual peril of living in falsehood.

Falsehoods in Human Relationships:
Falsehoods can damage relationships and communities. Ephesians 4:25 urges believers, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another" . This exhortation highlights the necessity of truthfulness for unity and trust within the body of Christ.

Falsehoods and Spiritual Deception:
The Bible also addresses falsehoods in the context of spiritual deception. Jesus warns against false prophets who come in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves (Matthew 7:15). The Apostle Paul cautions against being deceived by false teachings and philosophies that are not according to Christ (Colossians 2:8).

God's Truth as the Antidote:
The antidote to falsehood is the truth of God’s Word. Jesus declares, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth" (John 17:17). Believers are called to immerse themselves in Scripture, allowing it to guide their thoughts, words, and actions.

The Role of the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit, referred to as the Spirit of truth, plays a crucial role in guiding believers into all truth (John 16:13). Through the Spirit, Christians are empowered to discern truth from falsehood and to live lives marked by honesty and integrity.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide a conclusion in the traditional sense, it consistently calls believers to reject falsehoods and embrace truth, reflecting the character of God in their lives.8267. sheqer -- deception, disappointment, falsehood
... NASB Word Usage deceit (2), deceitful (3), deceiving (4), deception (3), deceptive
(3), false (17), false hope (1), falsehood (19), falsehoods (1), falsely (19 ...
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How the Pretensions of the Manich??ans are to be Refuted. Two ...
... Of the Morals of the Catholic Church. Chapter 1. "How the Pretensions of
the Manich??ans are to Be Refuted. Two Manich??an Falsehoods. ...
/.../chapter 1 name the pretensions.htm

Heathen Arguments in Palliation of the Above: and -1 the Poets are ...
... were gods, invest them with such actions as shew them to be not gods, but rather
men, and not sober men.5. Or if, as poets, they told falsehoods, and you are ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/section 16 heathen arguments in.htm

Nor have I Undertaken that in the Present Discourse...
... it, that they should be betrayed and laid open; lest while we wish to get at the
discovery of men practising falsehood, we allow the falsehoods themselves, as ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/against lying/section 25 nor have i.htm

Chapter viii.
... substance and in their principal parts, (which is sufficient for the purpose of
proving a supernatural agency,) or they must be wilful and mediated falsehoods. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/paley/evidences of christianity/chapter viii.htm

A Question for the Beginning
... The men that should have spoken for God were 'prophesying lies.' The priests connived
at profitable falsehoods because by these their rule was confirmed. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a question for the beginning.htm

Ignorant Then How this Thy Image Should Subsist, I Should have ...
... vehemence, prated of so many uncertainties. For that they were falsehoods
became clear to me later. However I was certain that they ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iv ignorant then how.htm

You do not Believe Our Writings, and we do not Believe Yours. ...
... We devise falsehoods concerning Christ, you say; and you put forth baseless and
false statements concerning your gods: for no god has descended from heaven, or ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/57 you do not believe.htm

He Recognises the Falsity of his Own Opinions, and Commits to ...
... uncertainties as if they were certainties. For that they were falsehoods became
apparent to me afterwards. However, I was certain that ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter iv he recognises the falsity.htm

Heathen Oracles.
... But in the case of those who speak falsehoods, there may occasionally be a slight
mixture of truth, to give as it were seasoning to the falsehoods. ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter xxi heathen oracles.htm

Corruption of the Law.
... Homily II. Chapter XXXVIII."Corruption of the Law. "For the Scriptures have had
joined to them many falsehoods against God on this account. ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxxviii corruption of the law.htm

Falsehoods (4 Occurrences)
...Falsehoods (4 Occurrences). Colossians 3:9 Do not speak falsehoods to one another,
for you have stripped off the old self with its doings, (WEY). ...
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Instability (1 Occurrence)
... 32 Lo, I 'am' against the prophets of false dreams, An affirmation of Jehovah, And
they recount them, and cause my people to err, By their falsehoods, and by ...
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Reckless (8 Occurrences)
... 32 Lo, I 'am' against the prophets of false dreams, An affirmation of Jehovah, And
they recount them, and cause my people to err, By their falsehoods, and by ...
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Recklessness (1 Occurrence)
... 32 Lo, I 'am' against the prophets of false dreams, An affirmation of Jehovah, And
they recount them, and cause my people to err, By their falsehoods, and by ...
/r/recklessness.htm - 6k

Practiseth (4 Occurrences)
... Psalms 101:7 He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that
speaketh falsehoods shall not subsist in my sight. (DBY). ...
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Subsist (10 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Psalms 101:7 He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house; he
that speaketh falsehoods shall not subsist in my sight. (DBY). ...
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Stripped (62 Occurrences)
... (WEB YLT). Colossians 3:9 Do not speak falsehoods to one another, for you have
stripped off the old self with its doings, (WEY). Genesis ...
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Self (28 Occurrences)
... Colossians 3:9 Do not speak falsehoods to one another, for you have stripped
off the old self with its doings, (WEY NAS NIV). Colossians ...
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Recount (39 Occurrences)
... 32 Lo, I 'am' against the prophets of false dreams, An affirmation of Jehovah, And
they recount them, and cause my people to err, By their falsehoods, and by ...
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