that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, Ephesians 4:22 NASB Lusts of deceit – The odd translation of the NASB is revised by the ESV to read “deceitful desires.” The NASB simply tries to more literally…
Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Because of the greatness of Your power Your enemies will give feigned obedience to You. Psalm 66:3 NASB Give feigned obedience – Imagine that you are really committed to your own agenda, but you’re confronted by an overwhelming adversary. You know that he can eliminate you at any…
that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, Ephesians 4:22 NASB Lusts of deceit – The odd translation of the NASB is revised by the ESV to read “deceitful desires.” The NASB simply tries to more literally…
He who practices deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who speaks falsehood shall not maintain his position before me. Psalm 101:7 NASB Practices deceit – Who practices deceit? Who’s on your list of liars? Let’s see. Maybe some politicians (or may be all of them?). Maybe your ex-spouse. Maybe your business competitor. Maybe that…
“Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit” John 1:47 NASB Deceit – The Greek word is dolos. We are probably most familiar with the translation “guile,” but neither guile nor deceit really captures the flavor of this word. The word is used in classic Greek to describe bait for fishing and also…
Blessed is the man to whom YHWH does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. Psalm 32:2 Does Not Charge – David’s insight into the relationship between “blessing” and righteousness continues. This verse is now a parallel to the first verse (the first occurrence of “blessed”). It begins with the same…
