Definition:
To dissemble is to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to disguise or hide under a false appearance. In a biblical context, dissembling is often associated with deceit, hypocrisy, and insincerity, which are contrary to the virtues of truthfulness and integrity upheld in Scripture.

Biblical References and Context:
The concept of dissembling is addressed in various passages throughout the Bible, where it is often condemned as a form of deceit and hypocrisy. The Bible consistently calls for honesty and transparency among believers, warning against the dangers of duplicity.

1. Proverbs 26:24-26 :
"A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly."

· This passage highlights the nature of dissembling as a form of deceit where an individual hides their true intentions behind pleasant words. The warning is clear: such duplicity will ultimately be revealed.

2. Psalm 12:2 :
"They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart."

· Here, the psalmist laments the prevalence of deceit and dissembling among people, emphasizing the use of flattering words to mask true intentions. The "double heart" signifies a lack of sincerity and integrity.

3. Galatians 2:11-13 :
"When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray."

· The Apostle Paul confronts Peter (Cephas) for his dissembling behavior, which led to hypocrisy. Peter's actions, motivated by fear of judgment from certain Jewish believers, resulted in a lack of consistency between his beliefs and actions.

4. James 3:17 :
"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere."

· In contrast to dissembling, the wisdom that comes from God is characterized by sincerity. This verse underscores the importance of genuine and honest behavior as a reflection of divine wisdom.

Theological Implications:
Dissembling is antithetical to the Christian call to live in truth and love. The Bible teaches that God desires truth in the inward being (Psalm 51:6) and that believers are to walk in the light, as He is in the light (1 John 1:7). Dissembling not only damages relationships but also hinders one's spiritual growth and witness.

Practical Application:
Christians are encouraged to examine their hearts and motives, ensuring that their actions align with their professed beliefs. The call to authenticity and integrity is a recurring theme in Scripture, urging believers to reject deceit and embrace a life of honesty and transparency.1. (v. t.) To disguise or conceal one's true nature; to hide under a false semblance or seeming; to feign (something) not to be what it really is; to put an untrue appearance upon; to disguise; to mask.

2. (v. t.) To put on the semblance of; to make pretense of; to simulate; to feign.

3. (v. i.) To conceal the real fact, motives, or sentiments, under some pretense; to assume a false appearance; to act the hypocrite.

4942. sunupokrinomai -- to play a part with
... a part with. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunupokrinomai Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-oo-pok-rin'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I dissemble with Definition: I ...
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5271. hupokrinomai -- to answer, reply, to answer on a stage, to ...
... feign. Middle voice from hupo and krino; to decide (speak or act) under a false
part, ie (figuratively) dissemble (pretend) -- feign. see GREEK hupo. ...
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3584. kachash -- to disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean
... deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, belie, lying,.
A primitive root; to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign ...
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8582. taah -- to err
... cause to go astray, deceive, dissemble, cause to, make to err, seduce. A
primitive root; to vacillate, ie Reel or stray (literally ...
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5234. nakar -- to regard, recognize
... acknowledge, could, deliver, discern, dissemble, estrange, feign self to
be another. A primitive root; properly, to scrutinize, ie ...
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But Perhaps, Some one Will Urge, the Ruler of the World Sent ...
... He send souls hither for this reason, that they which had been but now sincere and
of blameless virtue should learn as [3674] men to feign, to dissemble, to lie ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/39 but perhaps some one.htm

Eusebius the Bishop of C??sarea, of whom I have Made Mention Above ...
... It would have been the part of a wise man, even if he felt hurt, to dissemble his
consciousness of wrong, and by the serenity of his countenance to dissipate ...
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It is Somewhat the Same Argument which You Use against the Pope ...
... You want to be allowed to express ignorance on a point on which you advisedly dissemble
your knowledge; and therefore begin questioning me about angels and ...
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Conversational Phrases
... He has a queer conception of the proprieties. He is a poor dissembler [dissemble =
conceal behind a false appearance]. He is anything but obtuse. ...
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Of the Observance of Days Connected with Idolatry.
... Junis would read "Dissimulaveris," ="if you dissemble the fact" of being a Christian,
which perhaps is better. [261] So Mr. Dodgson renders very well. ...
/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter xiii of the observance of.htm

Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades ...
... retained in the Church? No, I take it; unless any one will dissemble in
the case of a frankincense-seller too. In sooth, the agency ...
/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter xi connection between covetousness and.htm

The Judgment.
... Oh my heart, it is in vain now to dissemble, or to hide, or to lessen transgressions;
for there is a judgment to come, a day in which God will judge the ...
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Since These Things are So, Suffer Me Awhile...
... O servants of God, soldiers of Christ, is it thus ye dissemble the plottings of
our most crafty foe, who fearing your good fame, that so goodly odor of Christ ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 36 since these things.htm

The Persecutions.
... But not even love to their babes could lead these faithful women to dissemble their
belief; Perpetua left her child with her family; Felicitas gave hers to a ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson xxv the persecutions.htm

The Pilgrim's Progress
... meet'st with, then thine only way Before them all, is, to say out thy say, In thine
own native language, which no man Now useth, nor with ease dissemble can. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the pilgrims progress.htm

Dissemble (2 Occurrences)
... a false appearance; to act the hypocrite. Multi-Version Concordance Dissemble
(2 Occurrences). Galatians 2:13 And the other Jews ...
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Feign (11 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To represent by a false appearance of; to pretend; to counterfeit; as,
to feign a sickness. 3. (vt) To dissemble; to conceal. Int. ...
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Dissatisfied (2 Occurrences)

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Dissembled (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Dissemble. Multi-Version Concordance
Dissembled (3 Occurrences). Galatians 2:13 And the ...
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Counterfeit (3 Occurrences)
... 9. (vi) To carry on a deception; to dissemble; to feign; to pretend. 10. (vi) To
make counterfeits. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. COUNTERFEIT. ...
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Placeth (28 Occurrences)
... as a flock. (YLT). Proverbs 26:24 By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And
in his heart he placeth deceit, (YLT). Ezekiel 26:9 And ...
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Crimes (22 Occurrences)
... ta`ah, "to dissemble," "seduce," and Ta`ah, with the same meaning; apoplanao, "to
lead astray"; planao, "to go astray," "deceive," "err," "seduce"; and goes ...
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Crime (45 Occurrences)
... ta`ah, "to dissemble," "seduce," and Ta`ah, with the same meaning; apoplanao, "to
lead astray"; planao, "to go astray," "deceive," "err," "seduce"; and goes ...
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Dissembling (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dissemble. 2. (a.) That dissembles;
hypocritical; false. Multi-Version Concordance Dissembling (1 Occurrence). ...
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