A swindler, in biblical terms, refers to a person who engages in deceitful practices to defraud others of their possessions or rights. The Bible consistently condemns such behavior, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and justice as virtues that should characterize the life of a believer.

Biblical References:

1. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 : "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." This passage clearly lists swindlers among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God, highlighting the severity of this sin in the eyes of God.

2. Proverbs 20:17 : "Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel." This proverb illustrates the temporary satisfaction that deceitful gain might bring, but ultimately, it leads to ruin and dissatisfaction.

3. Micah 6:11-12 : "Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? For the rich men of the city are full of violence, her residents speak lies, and their tongues are deceitful in their mouths." Here, God condemns dishonest practices, including swindling, as part of the broader corruption and injustice prevalent in society.

Moral and Ethical Implications:

The Bible's stance against swindling is rooted in the broader biblical principles of justice and righteousness. Swindling is a violation of the commandment against stealing (Exodus 20:15) and is contrary to the call to love one's neighbor as oneself (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39). It reflects a heart that prioritizes personal gain over the well-being of others, which is antithetical to the selfless love exemplified by Christ.

Consequences and Warnings:

The New Testament warns that those who persist in swindling, along with other sinful behaviors, will face exclusion from the kingdom of God. This serves as a sobering reminder of the eternal consequences of unrepentant sin. The call to repentance and transformation is central to the Christian message, urging individuals to turn away from deceitful practices and embrace a life of honesty and integrity.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for any form of deceit or dishonesty and to seek God's forgiveness and guidance in living uprightly. The Christian community is called to uphold standards of fairness and truthfulness in all dealings, reflecting the character of God in a world often marked by corruption and deceit.(n.) One who swindles, or defrauds grossly; one who makes a practice of defrauding others by imposition or deliberate artifice; a cheat.1114. goes -- a wailer, a sorcerer, a swindler
... a wailer, a sorcerer, a swindler. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
goes Phonetic Spelling: (go'-ace) Short Definition: a conjurer, deceiver ...
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727. harpax -- rapacious
... robbery). See 726 (). Word Origin from harpazo Definition rapacious NASB Word
Usage ravenous (1), swindler (1), swindlers (3). ravenous. ...
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5230. nakal -- to be crafty, deceitful or knavish
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be crafty, deceitful or knavish NASB Word
Usage deal craftily (1), deceived (1), plotted (1), swindler (1). ...
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Hebrews vi. 13-16
... impostor! The deceiver! The swindler! Art thou not ashamed? Whom dost thou
call impostor? Give nothing, and do not accuse the man. ...
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The Christian Conception of Life Has Already Arisen in Our Society ...
... only come to be as much ashamed to do deeds of violence, to assist in them or to
profit by them, as they now are of being, or being reputed a swindler, a thief ...
/.../the kingdom of god is within you/chapter xi the christian conception.htm

The Delectable Day
... Ah, God! a poor soul can but thank Thee For such a delectable day! Though the fury,
the fool, and the swindler, To-morrow again have their way! ...
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To the Rev. A. Brandram
... The handsome black-haired man who is now looking over my shoulder is the celebrated
thief Palacio, the most expert housebreaker and dexterous swindler in Spain ...
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Starting a Newspaper. An Experience of Mr. John Jones.
... Some charged me with being a swindler, and said, if I didn't immediately send the
money overpaid, or some other paper in the place of mine, they would publish ...
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Swindler (2 Occurrences)
... by imposition or deliberate artifice; a cheat. Multi-Version Concordance
Swindler (2 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 5:11 But as it is ...
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Greek (19 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A native, or one of the people, of Greece; a Grecian; also, the
language of Greece. 3. (n.) A swindler; a knave; a cheat. ...
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Beat (85 Occurrences)
... 26. (n.) A place of habitual or frequent resort. 27. (n.) A cheat or swindler of
the lowest grade; -- often emphasized by dead; as, a dead beat. 28. ...
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Swindlers (3 Occurrences)

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Swims (1 Occurrence)

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Sharper (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A person who bargains closely, especially, one
who cheats in bargains; a swindler; also, a cheating gamester. ...
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