The term "Evades" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, the concept of evasion, particularly in the context of avoiding responsibility or truth, is a theme that can be explored through various biblical narratives and teachings. The Bible often addresses the human tendency to evade God's commands, truth, or personal responsibility, and it provides guidance on how to confront and overcome such tendencies.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Adam and Eve (Genesis 3): The first instance of evasion in the Bible occurs in the Garden of Eden. After Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, they attempt to evade responsibility for their actions. When God questions Adam, he blames Eve, and Eve, in turn, blames the serpent (Genesis 3:12-13: "The man replied, 'The woman You gave me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it.' Then the LORD God said to the woman, 'What is this you have done?' 'The serpent deceived me,' she replied, 'and I ate.'"). This narrative highlights the human inclination to shift blame and avoid accountability.

2. Cain and Abel (Genesis 4): After Cain kills his brother Abel, God asks Cain about Abel's whereabouts. Cain's response, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9), is an attempt to evade responsibility for his brother's murder. This account illustrates the consequences of evasion and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.

3. Jonah (Book of Jonah): The prophet Jonah attempts to evade God's command to go to Nineveh by fleeing in the opposite direction. Jonah's account is a powerful example of how evasion can lead to turmoil and how God’s purposes ultimately prevail. Jonah's eventual compliance and the subsequent repentance of Nineveh demonstrate the importance of obedience and the futility of evasion.

4. Peter's Denial (Matthew 26:69-75): The Apostle Peter's denial of Jesus is another example of evasion. When confronted about his association with Jesus, Peter denies knowing Him three times. This incident underscores the human fear of persecution and the tendency to evade truth under pressure. Peter's subsequent repentance and restoration highlight the possibility of redemption after failure.

Teachings on Truth and Responsibility:

The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and responsibility. Proverbs 12:22 states, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight." This verse underscores the value God places on honesty and integrity.

In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about the importance of truth in John 8:32 : "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This teaching highlights the liberating power of truth and the dangers of evasion.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of evasion in his letters. 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." Paul encourages believers to embrace truthfulness as a reflection of their new life in Christ.

Conclusion:

While the Bible does not use the term "evades" explicitly, the concept is woven throughout its narratives and teachings. The biblical call is to confront evasion with truth, responsibility, and integrity, aligning one's life with God's will and purposes.

Chrysostom Evades Election to a Bishopric, and Writes his Work on ...
... Chapter IV."Chrysostom Evades Election to a Bishopric, and Writes His Work
on the Priesthood. About this time several bishoprics ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/chapter iv chrysostom evades election to.htm

Religion and Amusement.
... At present its status is very indefinite. The church is by no means at
one concerning it. The pulpit too often evades it. Private ...
/.../vincent/amusement a force in christian training/religion and amusement.htm

Books not Included in the Hebrew Canon.
... Zerubbabel [573] . He evades the difficulty arising out of the premature
reference to Artaxerxes by substituting Cambyses [574] . In ...
/.../chapter iii books not included.htm

What Yokes are For
... denial where none is necessary, making misery a virtue under the plea that it is
the yoke of Christ, and happinesscriminal because it now and then evades it. ...
/.../the greatest thing in the world and other addresses/what yokes are for.htm

An Obstinate Roman.
... Their bold, sullen answer evades the question, while insisting on what they want,
"If He were not a criminal we would not have brought Him to thee." They didn ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/an obstinate roman.htm

That the Nature of Mind is Invisible.
... attributes we behold in them would prove the defect of the image; but since the
nature of our mind, which is the likeness of the Creator evades our knowledge ...
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Simon's Forced Interpretation of Scripture; Plagiarizes from ...
... But the entire secret (portion of the fire) which one may discern is cognised by
intellect, and evades the power of the senses; or one fails to observe it ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter iv simons forced interpretation of.htm

Epistle Lxv. To Januarius, Bishop of Caralis (Cagliari).
... has been plundered by one of your clerks who used to direct the actions of the deceased
woman while she lived, and that he now evades making restitution. ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle lxv to januarius bishop.htm

Epistle Xlvi. To John, Bishop.
... I therefore attribute it to my sins that this man [1445] with whom we are now concerned
both evades fighting against our enemies and also forbids our making ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xlvi to john bishop.htm

That, in the Resurrection, the Substance of Our Bodies, However ...
... Far from us be the thought, that anything which escapes our observation in any most
hidden recess of nature either evades the knowledge or transcends the power ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 20 that in the resurrection.htm

Evades (1 Occurrence)
...Evades (1 Occurrence). Revelation 9:6 And at that time people will seek death, but
will by no possibility find it, and will long to die, but death evades them. ...
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Evaded (1 Occurrence)

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Evaluate (1 Occurrence)

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Possibility (2 Occurrences)
... Revelation 9:6 And at that time people will seek death, but will by no possibility
find it, and will long to die, but death evades them. (WEY). ...
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