The term "belie" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept it represents—namely, to give a false representation or to contradict—can be seen throughout Scripture. In a biblical context, the idea of belying is often associated with deceit, hypocrisy, and falsehood, which are consistently condemned in both the Old and New Testaments.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the concept of deceit and false representation is frequently addressed. The Hebrew Scriptures emphasize the importance of truth and integrity. For instance, in the book of Proverbs, wisdom literature that offers practical guidance for righteous living, we find a clear denunciation of deceitful behavior: "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight" (Proverbs 12:22). This verse underscores the divine preference for truthfulness over falsehood.

The prophets also spoke against the act of belying, particularly in the context of false prophecy and misleading the people of Israel. Jeremiah, for example, confronted false prophets who claimed to speak for God but led the people astray: "The prophets are prophesying lies in My name," declares the LORD. "I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them" (Jeremiah 14:14). Here, the act of belying is seen in the false prophets' claims, which contradict the true message of God.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the theme of truth versus falsehood continues, with Jesus Christ Himself addressing the issue of hypocrisy among the religious leaders of His time. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus warns against the scribes and Pharisees, who outwardly appear righteous but are inwardly corrupt: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity" (Matthew 23:27). This vivid imagery illustrates the act of belying—presenting a false front that contradicts the true nature within.

The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of falsehood in his epistles. In his letter to the Ephesians, he exhorts believers to live in truth: "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another" (Ephesians 4:25). Paul emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity within the Christian community, reflecting the broader biblical mandate to avoid deceit.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the concept of belying is antithetical to the nature of God, who is described as the God of truth (Isaiah 65:16). The Bible consistently portrays God as faithful and true, and His followers are called to emulate these attributes. The act of belying, therefore, is not merely a social or ethical issue but a spiritual one, as it stands in opposition to the character of God.

In summary, while the specific term "belie" may not appear in the biblical text, the underlying concept is addressed extensively. Scripture calls for truthfulness and integrity, condemning deceit and hypocrisy as contrary to the will and nature of God.1. (v.) To give a false representation; misrepresent; to show to be false; as, his wayward glance belied the truth of his testimony.

2. (v.) To show to be false; to convict of, or charge with, falsehood.

3. (v.) To tell lie about; to calumniate; to slander.

4. (v.) To mimic; to counterfeit.

5. (v.) To fill with lies.

BELIE

be-li': Is the translation of kachash, "to be untrue" (Jeremiah 5:12), "They have belied the Lord" (the American Standard Revised Version "denied Yahweh"), here used as synonym of "give the lie to."

In The Wisdom of Solomon 1:11 "belle" translates katapseudomai (the kata prefix referring to the kata in katalalia in the same verse), "A mouth that belieth destroyeth a soul."

3584. kachash -- to disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean
... pretend obedience (2), submit (1). deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely,
be found liars, belie, lying,. A primitive root; to ...
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Tertullian, Having Shown his Defence to be Consistent with ...
... Belie somewhat of your inward consciousness, in order to exhibit the truth to God
alone. And yet you do not belie yourself in appearing as a bride. ...
/.../on the veiling of virgins/chapter xvi tertullian having shown his.htm

Assurance of Salvation.
... Castle:" but if we have, in spite of him, a clear ringing witness for the Son of
God, he will do all he can to blacken our characters and belie our testimony. ...
/.../moody/the way to god and how to find it/chapter vii assurance of salvation.htm

Footnotes:
... These are the absurdities which even men of capacity run into when they have occasion
to belie their nature, and will perversely disclaim that image of God ...
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Christ the Great Teacher.
... And if thus superior in wisdom, righteousness and purity, how belie Himself in
claiming to be infinitely more than a man? It were impossible. ...
/.../vi christ the great teacher.htm

The Changes of the Heavenly Bodies, Proof that they are not Divine ...
... Vain, therefore, are [876] those supports of human learning, which, by their artful
method of weaving conjectures, belie both wisdom and truth. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/ad nationes/chapter vi the changes of the.htm

Diess Sind Die Heil'Gen Zehn Gebot'. That Man a Godly Life Might ...
... Have mercy, Lord. 9. Bear not false witness, nor belie Thy neighbor by foul calumny;
Defend his innocence from blame, With charity hide his shame. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xiii diess sind die heilgen.htm

Second Tractate. On the Kinds of Being (2).
... misapprehended. Being, we are taught, must have the attribute of eternity,
must be so constituted as never to belie its own nature. ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/second tractate on the kinds.htm

The Judges Said: Tell Us, O Manes, who Designated the Boundaries ...
... wicked one is an alien to Him. Archelaus said: How fearfully you belie
the dignity of that name! You do indeed call Him God, but ...
/.../24 the judges said tell.htm

Moses' Prayer to be Blotted Out of God's Book.
... To suppose it required is to blaspheme God"to pretend that man can submit to it,
is to belie human nature"to conceive that a child of God can reconcile ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon vii moses prayer to.htm

The Comer's Conflict with Satan
... Other people may disbelieve the doctrines of revelation, but the devil cannot, for
he knows the truth, and though he will belie it often, he is so crafty that ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/the comers conflict with satan.htm

Belie (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (v.) To mimic; to counterfeit. 5. (v.) To fill with lies. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. BELIE. ... Multi-Version Concordance Belie (1 Occurrence). ...
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Onesimus (2 Occurrences)
... himself. The past history of Onesimus had been such as to belie the meaning
of his name. He had not been "profitable"-far from it. ...
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Belied (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Belie. Multi-Version Concordance
Belied (2 Occurrences). Job 41:9 Lo, hope as to him is ...
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Beliar (1 Occurrence)

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Loving-kindness (150 Occurrences)
... DBY). Psalms 89:33 Nevertheless my loving-kindness will I not utterly take
from him, nor belie my faithfulness; (DBY WBS). Psalms ...
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