In the context of the Bible, the term "forgers" can be understood as those who create falsehoods or deceitful works, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others. The concept of forgery, while not explicitly detailed in the same way as modern legal definitions, is addressed through various scriptural references that highlight the moral and spiritual implications of deceit and falsehood.

Biblical References:

1. Job 13:4 · In the Book of Job, the term "forgers" is used in a metaphorical sense. Job, in his discourse, accuses his friends of being "forgers of lies" , indicating that they have constructed falsehoods about his character and situation. This highlights the broader biblical theme of the destructive nature of false testimony and deceit.

2. Proverbs 6:16-19 · While not using the term "forgers" directly, this passage lists things that the Lord detests, including "a lying tongue" and "a false witness who pours out lies" . These elements are akin to the actions of a forger, emphasizing the moral repugnance of deceit.

3. Jeremiah 23:16 · The prophet Jeremiah warns against listening to false prophets who "speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD" . These false prophets can be seen as spiritual forgers, creating counterfeit messages that lead people astray.

4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 · The Apostle Paul warns the Corinthian church about "false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ" . These individuals are spiritual forgers, presenting themselves as genuine messengers of the Gospel while promoting falsehoods.

Moral and Spiritual Implications:

The Bible consistently condemns deceit and falsehood, associating them with the work of Satan, who is described as "a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44). Forgers, in the biblical sense, align themselves with this spirit of deception, opposing the truth of God.

The act of forgery, whether in the form of false prophecy, false teaching, or false testimony, is seen as a grave sin because it undermines trust, sows discord, and leads people away from the truth. The Bible calls believers to be people of integrity, whose words and actions reflect the truth of God.

The Call to Truthfulness:

Scripture encourages believers to pursue truth and honesty in all aspects of life. Ephesians 4:25 exhorts, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body" . This call to truthfulness is foundational to Christian ethics and community life.

In summary, while the Bible may not address forgery in the modern legal sense, it provides clear guidance on the spiritual and moral dangers of deceit and the importance of living truthfully before God and others.

But I have Said that These Men Would have Been Unable to Find ...
... It appears to me therefore desirable that the chief matter on which they have laid
their forgers' hands should be inserted in this Apology, lest they should ...
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Of Lying Defamation.
... said, that if there were no receivers there would be no thieves; so in this Slander,
if there were fewer spreaders, there would be fewer forgers of Libels: the ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section v of lying defamation.htm

Christian Sympathy
... Richly did the three miserable comforters deserve the burning rebuke of their slandered
friend, "Ye are forgers of lies, ye are physicians of no value. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/christian sympathy.htm

Sundry Objections or Excuses Dealt With.
... to all hands, I believe even the bath-thieves [190] live by their hands, and robbers
themselves gain the means to live by their hands; forgers, again, execute ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/on idolatry/chapter v name objections or.htm

Back to Memphis
... number. His fellows were unjust public weighers, usurers, rioters, habitual
tax-evaders, broken debtors, forgers and housebreakers. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxiii back to memphis.htm

To the Second Member of this Article, I Answer:
... If the forgers of this article say, "that they have likewise perceived this, but
had supposed that my opinion was different;" I reply, it is not the part of a ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/ii to the second member.htm

Challenge to the Accusers as to the Alleged Letter.
... Now in the first place, even if he can shew writing resembling mine, the thing is
not yet certain; for there are forgers, who have often imitated the hand [1318 ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/11 challenge to the accusers.htm

Cain's Name and Nature.
... Moreover, those who came forth by succession from him were the first adulterers.
And there were psalteries, and harps, and forgers of instruments of war. ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxv cains name and nature.htm

Of that Opinion of the Platonists, that the Angels were Themselves ...
... follows that those whom they would have us worship as our parents and authors, that
they may plausibly call them gods, are, after all, but the forgers of our ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 26 of that opinion of.htm

Whether Heretics Ought to be Tolerated?
... Wherefore if forgers of money and other evil-doers are forthwith condemned to death
by the secular authority, much more reason is there for heretics, as soon ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether heretics ought to be.htm

Forgers (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Forgers (1 Occurrence). Job 13:4 But you are forgers of
lies. You are all physicians of no value. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Forger (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
/f/forger.htm - 7k

Whitewash (7 Occurrences)
... See MORTAR; UNTEMPERED. Multi-Version Concordance Whitewash (7 Occurrences). Job
13:4 But you are forgers of lies. You are all physicians of no value. (See RSV) ...
/w/whitewash.htm - 9k

Forge (2 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
/f/forge.htm - 9k

Forges (2 Occurrences)

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Physicians (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Job 13:4 But you are forgers of lies.
You are all physicians of no value. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/p/physicians.htm - 7k

Plasterers (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Plasterers (2 Occurrences). Job 13:4 But ye are forgers
of lies; Ye are all physicians of no value. (See JPS). ...
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Smear (2 Occurrences)
... door of his house until the morning. (DBY). Job 13:4 But you are forgers
of lies. You are all physicians of no value. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Falsehood (107 Occurrences)
... concerning thee -- evil.' (YLT). Job 13:4 And yet, ye 'are' forgers of falsehood,
Physicians of nought -- all of you, (YLT). Job 21:34 So ...
/f/falsehood.htm - 36k

Worthless (103 Occurrences)
... He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn't consider it. (See RSV). Job 13:4
But you are forgers of lies. You are all physicians of no value. ...
/w/worthless.htm - 35k

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