In biblical terms, the concept of a "forger" is not explicitly detailed as a standalone term, but the idea of forgery can be understood through various scriptural references to deceit, falsehood, and the manipulation of truth. The Bible consistently condemns acts of deception and false representation, which are inherent in the act of forgery.

Old Testament Context

The Old Testament frequently addresses the broader themes of deceit and falsehood, which encompass the act of forgery. 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 and integrity, principles that are violated by forgery.

The book of Proverbs also speaks against deceitful practices. Proverbs 12:22 states, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight" . This verse highlights the moral repugnance of deceit, which would include the act of creating or using forged documents or items.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the emphasis on truth and integrity continues. Jesus Himself declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6), establishing truth as a fundamental aspect of Christian life. Forgery, as a form of falsehood, stands in direct opposition to the truth that Jesus embodies and teaches.

The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently warns against deceit and falsehood. In Ephesians 4:25, he writes, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body" . This exhortation to truthfulness is a clear directive against any form of deceit, including forgery.

Moral and Ethical Implications

From a biblical perspective, forgery is not merely a legal issue but a moral and ethical one. It involves the deliberate creation or use of false information or documents to deceive others, which is contrary to the biblical call to honesty and integrity. The act of forgery undermines trust and can lead to significant harm, both to individuals and communities.

The Bible's consistent message is that God values truth and integrity, and His followers are called to reflect these values in their lives. Forgery, as an act of deception, is incompatible with the character of God and the life He calls His people to lead.

Related Concepts

· Deceit: The Bible frequently condemns deceit, which is closely related to forgery. Deceit involves misleading others, often for personal gain, and is contrary to the biblical call to truthfulness.

· False Witness: Bearing false witness is explicitly prohibited in the Ten Commandments and is a form of deceit that can include forgery when it involves creating false evidence or testimony.

· Integrity: The Bible places a high value on integrity, which is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Forgery is a violation of integrity, as it involves dishonesty and deception.

· Truth: Central to the Christian faith is the concept of truth, embodied in the person of Jesus Christ. Forgery, as a form of falsehood, is antithetical to the pursuit of truth that is foundational to Christian ethics.1. (n. & v. t.) One who forges, makes, of forms; a fabricator; a falsifier.

2. (n. & v. t.) Especially: One guilty of forgery; one who makes or issues a counterfeit document.

FORGE; FORGER

forj, for'-jer (Taphal):

"Forgers of lies" occurs in Job's reply to his comforters (13:4; compare 14:17); the word is the translation of Taphal, "to patch," "lay on," "besmear," hence, to impute, overcharge, etc.; in Psalm 119:69, "forged" occurs with a similar meaning: "The proud have forged a lie against me" (compare Sirach 51:2). "Forger," in the sense of "one who forges, makes, anything," is the Revised Version (British and American) rendering of laTas "to smite," or "hammer," in Genesis 4:22 King James Version: "Tubal-cain, an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron," the Revised Version (British and American) "the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron," margin "an instructor of every artificer of copper and iron."

W. L. Walker

3913. latash -- to hammer, sharpen, whet
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to hammer, sharpen, whet NASB Word Usage forger
(1), glares* (1), sharp (1), sharpen (2). instructor, sharpen, whet. ...
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2950. taphal -- to smear, plaster over, stick, glue
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to smear, plaster over, stick, glue NASB
Word Usage forged (1), smear (1), wrap (1). forger, sew up. ...
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Petilianus Said: "But to Pass Rapidly through These Minor Points.. ...
... 67. Augustin answered: What if your private person, whom you deem a forger,
were to set forth to any one the law of the emperor? ...
/.../chapter 29 66 petilianus.htm

1 and 2 Thessalonians
... that the Epistle was written before the great conflict with the semi-Christian Jews
began, as to say that it proves that it was written by a forger after the ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter ix 1 and 2.htm

The Catholic Epistles.
... contains nothing which Peter might not have written, and the allusion to the scene
of transfiguration admits only the alternative: either Peter, or a forger. ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 87 the catholic epistles.htm

The Epistles of St. John
... FC Baur and Hilgenfeld thought it to be the work of a second forger of that mysterious
band to which they attributed such versatility and success. ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xxiii the epistles of.htm

The Pastoral Epistles
... degree. If the Pastoral Epistles are spurious, or if they are composite
productions written by a forger who inserted some notes of St. ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xvii the pastoral epistles.htm

The Revelation of St. John the Divine
... THE GOSPEL. 1 JOHN. 2 AND 3 JOHN. REVELATION. FC Baur, By a forger, By a By
a By St.1847. 170 AD second third John. forger. forger. Th. ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xxv the revelation of.htm

The Pastoral Epistles.
... Those who press the chronological difficulty should not forget that a forger could
have very easily fitted the Epistles into the narrative of the Acts, and was ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 99 the pastoral epistles.htm

The Ignatian Epistles and their Claims. The Internal Evidence.
... [417:3] is said at an early date to have been pastor of the Church of the metropolis
of the Proconsular Asia; and the Ignatian forger obviously imagined that ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter iii the ignatian epistles.htm

Identity of Christ's Character.
... recorded in the Acts, or in any other but those which are attributed to Christ,
and that, in truth, it was a very unlikely manner for a forger or fabulist to ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/chapter iv identity of christs.htm

The Candour of the Writers of the New Testament.
... The following, I think, are passages which were very unlikely to have presented
themselves to the mind of a forger or a fabulist. Matthew 21:21. ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/chapter iii the candour of.htm

Forger (1 Occurrence)
... document. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FORGE; FORGER. forj, for ... Walker.
Multi-Version Concordance Forger (1 Occurrence). Genesis 4 ...
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Forge (2 Occurrences)
... forge ahead. 10. (vt) To impel forward slowly; as, to forge a ship forward.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FORGE; FORGER. forj, for ...
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Forged (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 4:22 And Zillah, she also bore Tubal-cain, the forger of every cutting
instrument of brass and iron; and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah. (See NIV). ...
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Tubal-cain (1 Occurrence)
... The son of Lamech and Zillah, "an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron"
(Genesis 4:22; RV, "the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron ...
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Iron (104 Occurrences)
... The first mention of iron made in the Bible is in Genesis 4:22, where Tubal-Cain
is mentioned as "the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron." It ...
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Zillah (3 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 4:22 Zillah also gave birth
to Tubal Cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron. ...
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Naamah (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Naamah (5 Occurrences). Genesis 4:22 Zillah also gave
birth to Tubal Cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron. ...
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Na'amah (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Na'amah (5 Occurrences). Genesis 4:22 Zillah also gave
birth to Tubal Cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron. ...
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Implements (7 Occurrences)
... Implements (7 Occurrences). Genesis 4:22 Zillah also gave birth to Tubal Cain,
the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron. ...
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Instrument (45 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Genesis 4:22 Zillah also gave birth to Tubal Cain, the forger of every cutting
instrument of brass and iron. Tubal Cain's sister was Naamah. ...
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