The term "bewrayer" is an archaic English word that refers to someone who betrays or reveals secrets. In the context of the Bible, a bewrayer is often associated with acts of treachery and disloyalty, particularly in relation to God's covenant people and His divine plan. The concept of betrayal is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures, illustrating the moral and spiritual consequences of such actions.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, betrayal is often depicted in the narratives of Israel's history, where individuals or groups turn against God's commandments or His chosen leaders. One notable example is the account of Absalom, the son of King David, who conspired against his father to usurp the throne of Israel. This act of betrayal is recorded in 2 Samuel 15-18. Absalom's treachery not only threatened the stability of the kingdom but also brought personal grief and turmoil to David, highlighting the destructive nature of betrayal.

Another significant instance of betrayal is found in the account of Joseph and his brothers. In Genesis 37, Joseph's brothers, driven by jealousy, sold him into slavery. This act of betrayal set off a chain of events that ultimately led to the preservation of the family during a time of famine, demonstrating God's sovereignty and ability to bring good out of evil intentions.

New Testament Context

The New Testament provides the most profound example of betrayal in the person of Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Judas's betrayal is a pivotal event in the Gospel narratives, leading to the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus. In Matthew 26:14-16 , it is written: "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, 'What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?' So they set out for him thirty pieces of silver." Judas's act of betrayal is further emphasized during the Last Supper, where Jesus identifies him as the betrayer (Matthew 26:21-25).

The betrayal by Judas is not only a personal act of treachery but also fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in Psalm 41:9 and Zechariah 11:12-13, underscoring the divine foreknowledge and plan of redemption through Christ's sacrifice.

Moral and Spiritual Implications

The theme of betrayal in the Bible serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disloyalty and the importance of faithfulness to God and His commandments. Betrayal often leads to broken relationships, loss of trust, and spiritual downfall. However, the biblical narrative also offers hope and redemption, as seen in the account of Joseph and ultimately in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who forgave those who betrayed Him and offered salvation to all.

In the broader biblical context, the concept of a bewrayer challenges believers to examine their own hearts and actions, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and to one another.(n.) One who, or that which, bewrays; a revealer.BEWRAY; BEWRAYER

be-ra', be-ra'-er: In its derivation is entirely different from betray (Latin, tradere), and meant originally "to disclose," "reveal" (compare Shakspere, Titus Andronicus, II, iv, 3: "Write down thy mind, bewray thy meaning so"); but has been affected by the former word and is used almost synonymously. It is the translation of three Hebrew words:

(1) qara', meaning "to call out" (Proverbs 27:16), "the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself" (the American Standard Revised Version "his right hand encountereth oil," the American Revised Version, margin "the oil of his right hand betrayeth itself");

(2) naghadh meaning "to front," "to announce" (by word of mouth): Proverbs 29:24, "heareth cursing and bewrayeth it not" (the American Standard Revised Version "heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing");

(3) galah, "to denude," figuratively, "to reveal" (Isaiah 16:3), "bewray not him that wandereth" (the American Standard Revised Version "betray not the fugitive").

In Sirach 27:17 "bewray (the Revised Version (British and American) "reveal") his secrets" is the translation of apokalupto, literally "to uncover"; so also in Sirach 27:21 (the Revised Version (British and American) "revealeth"). Bewrayer of 2 Maccabees 4:1 ("bewrayer of. the money and of his country," the Revised Version (British and American) "had given information of the money and had betrayed his country") is the translation of endeiktes, literally, "one who shows."

In the New Testament "bewrayeth" is the King James Version of Matthew 26:73; "thy speech bewrayeth thee" is the translation of the phrase delon poiein, which the American Standard Revised Version renders "maketh thee known."

Arthur J. Kinsella

Bewrayer
... (n.) One who, or that which, bewrays; a revealer. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
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... See Beray. 2. (vt) To expose; to reveal; to disclose; to betray. Int. Standard Bible
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