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The use of disguises is depicted in various narratives, illustrating both human cunning and divine intervention.<br><br><b>Old Testament Instances</b><br><br>1. <b>Jacob and Esau</b>: One of the earliest instances of disguise in the Bible is found in the account of Jacob and Esau. Rebekah, Jacob's mother, helps him disguise himself as his brother Esau to receive the blessing from their father Isaac. <a href="/genesis/27-15.htm">Genesis 27:15-16</a> states, "Then Rebekah took the finest clothes of her older son Esau, which she had in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob. She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck."<br><br>2. <b>Tamar and Judah</b>: Tamar, the daughter-in-law of Judah, disguises herself as a prostitute to secure her rights and lineage. In <a href="/genesis/38-14.htm">Genesis 38:14</a> , it is written, "So she removed her widow’s garments, covered herself with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah."<br><br>3. <b>David and the Philistines</b>: David, fleeing from King Saul, feigns madness to disguise his true identity when he seeks refuge with the Philistines. <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">1 Samuel 21:13</a> records, "So he changed his behavior before them and pretended to be insane in their hands, scribbling on the doors of the gate and letting saliva run down his beard."<br><br>4. <b>King Saul and the Witch of Endor</b>: In a desperate attempt to seek guidance, King Saul disguises himself to visit the witch of Endor. <a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8</a> states, "So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman by night, and Saul said, 'Consult a spirit for me.'"<br><br>5. <b>Ahab and the Battle of Ramoth-gilead</b>: King Ahab of Israel disguises himself in battle to avoid being targeted. However, his efforts are in vain as he is ultimately struck down. <a href="/1_kings/22-30.htm">1 Kings 22:30</a> says, "The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal attire.' So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle."<br><br><b>New Testament Reference</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not explicitly mention disguises in the same narrative sense as the Old Testament, the concept of spiritual deception is addressed. Believers are warned against false prophets and teachers who disguise themselves as righteous. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14-15</a> warns, "And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness."<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The use of disguises in the Bible often highlights themes of deception, identity, and divine sovereignty. While some disguises are used for protection or to fulfill God's purposes, others reveal the moral complexities and consequences of deceit. The narratives serve as a reminder of God's omniscience and the ultimate futility of attempting to hide from His will.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3345.htm"><span class="l">3345. metaschematizo -- to change in fashion or appearance</span></a> <br><b>...</b> meta and schematizo (to give a certain form to something) Definition to change in<br> fashion or appearance NASB Word Usage disguise (1), <b>disguises</b> (1), disguising <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3345.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5235a.htm"><span class="l">5235a. nakar -- to act or treat as foreign or strange, to disguise</span></a><br><b>...</b> from nekar Definition to act or treat as foreign or strange, to disguise NASB Word<br> Usage another woman (2), delivered (1), disguised (1), <b>disguises</b> (1), made <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5235a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm"><span class="l">7760. sum -- to put, place, set</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2), changes (2), charge* (1), charged (1), charges (2), consider (4), consider*<br> (6), considered* (2), determine* (1), determined (1), <b>disguises</b>* (1), establish <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7760.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5643a.htm"><span class="l">5643a. sether -- a covering, hiding place, secrecy</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from sathar Definition a covering, hiding place, secrecy NASB Word Usage<br> backbiting (1), covert (1), <b>disguises</b>* (1), hidden part (1), hiding place <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5643a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_31_1885/a_question_for_a_questioner.htm"><span class="l">A Question for a Questioner</span></a> <br><b>...</b> one question of his opponents by another, so may we also silence the questions of<br> unbelief by further questions which shall strip our doubt of all <b>disguises</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/a question for a questioner.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/section_ii_by_faith_the_operation.htm"><span class="l">By Faith the Operation of God is Recognised.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> with love. I cannot describe what the heart feels when it accepts the divine<br> will in such humble, poor, and mean <b>disguises</b>. Ah! how <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/section ii by faith the operation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/section_ii_diversity_of_grace.htm"><span class="l">Diversity of Grace.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They understand how impenetrable are His ways, how impossible it is to guess His<br> enigmas, to find out His <b>disguises</b>, or to receive consolation when it is His <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/section ii diversity of grace.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_50_6_0_to_the_old.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 50:6. To the Old Proper Tune. The Last Judgment.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, "Glaring in gems, and gay in woven<br> gold?" God is the judge of hearts; no fair <b>disguises</b> Can screen the guilty <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 50 6 0 to the old.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/psalm_50_the_last_judgment.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 50 the Last Judgment.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> God is the Judge of hearts, no fair <b>disguises</b>. Can screen the guilty when his vengeance<br> rises. "Unthinking wretch! <b>...</b> God is the Judge of hearts, no fair <b>disguises</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 50 the last judgment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/boethius/the_consolation_of_philosophy/book_ii_then_for_a.htm"><span class="l">Book ii Then for a While She Held Her Peace. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The change of one of her this alone has overturned your peace of mind through your<br> own imagination. I understand the varied <b>disguises</b> of that unnatural state. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../boethius/the consolation of philosophy/book ii then for a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/stevenson/a_christmas_sermon/iii.htm"><span class="l">Happiness and goodness, according to canting moralists, stand in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> duties. Ill-temper and envy and revenge find here an arsenal of pious<br> <b>disguises</b>; this is the playground of inverted lusts. With <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/stevenson/a christmas sermon/iii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/scougal/the_life_of_god_in_the_soul_of_man/part_iii_on_the_difficulties.htm"><span class="l">On the Difficulties and Duties of the Christian Life.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> specious attainments, I have reason to suspect, that they are all but the effects<br> of nature, the issues of self-love acting under several <b>disguises</b>; and this <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../scougal/the life of god in the soul of man/part iii on the difficulties.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chapin/humanity_in_the_city/discourse_iii_the_strife_for.htm"><span class="l">The Strife for Precedence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the deepest and most subtle motives in the soul of man. It is prolific<br> of <b>disguises</b>. It is not merely under the mask which we may <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapin/humanity in the city/discourse iii the strife for.htm</font><p><a href="/library/suso/a_little_book_of_eternal_wisdom/chapter_vi_how_deceitful_the.htm"><span class="l">How Deceitful the Love of this World Is, and How Amiable God Is.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> As to the great multitude, the beasts in human form, they are worldly hearts under<br> spiritual <b>disguises</b>, who, in the vain pursuit of transitory things, drive Me <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter vi how deceitful the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/disguises.htm"><span class="l"><b>Disguises</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Disguises</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See NAS RSV). Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer<br> waits for the twilight, saying,'No eye shall see me.' He <b>disguises</b> his face. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/disguises.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/disguised.htm"><span class="l">Disguised (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/disguised.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/waits.htm"><span class="l">Waits (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight,<br> saying,'No eye shall see me.' He <b>disguises</b> his face. (WEB NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/waits.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/watches.htm"><span class="l">Watches (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> BBE). Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight,<br> saying,'No eye shall see me.' He <b>disguises</b> his face. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/watches.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dusk.htm"><span class="l">Dusk (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight,<br> saying,'No eye shall see me.' He <b>disguises</b> his face. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dusk.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/disguiseth.htm"><span class="l">Disguiseth (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/disguiseth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malicious.htm"><span class="l">Malicious (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> tongue. (See NIV). Proverbs 26:24 A malicious man <b>disguises</b> himself with his<br> lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. (WEB NIV). Isaiah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malicious.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mask.htm"><span class="l">Mask (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> fencer's mask; a ball player's mask. 2. (n.) That which <b>disguises</b>; a pretext<br> or subterfuge. 3. (n.) A festive entertainment of dancing <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mask.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/adulterer.htm"><span class="l">Adulterer (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Job 24:15 The eye also of the adulterer<br> waits for the twilight, saying,'No eye shall see me.' He <b>disguises</b> his face. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adulterer.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/strip.htm"><span class="l">Strip (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> to remove; to wrest away; as, to strip the skin from a beast; to strip the bark<br> from a tree; to strip the clothes from a man's back; to strip away all <b>disguises</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/strip.htm - 18k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Satan-demons-look-like.html">What does Satan look like? What do demons look like? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/demonic-activity.html">Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/test-the-spirits.html">What does it mean to test the spirits? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Disguises (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14</a></span><br />And no wonder. Satan, their master, can disguise himself as an angel of light.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/24-15.htm">Job 24:15</a></span><br />The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying,'No eye shall see me.' He <span class="boldtext">disguises</span> his face.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24</a></span><br />A malicious man <span class="boldtext">disguises</span> himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/disguises.htm">Disguises</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/waiteth.htm">Waiteth (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/disguises.htm">Disguises (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/disguising.htm">Disguising (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/standeth.htm">Standeth (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/putteth.htm">Putteth (182 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/disguised.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Disguised"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Disguised" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/disguiseth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Disguiseth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Disguiseth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>