In the context of biblical narratives, the concept of evasion often involves individuals avoiding confrontation, danger, or responsibility. The act of evading can be seen in various accounts throughout the Bible, where characters seek to escape difficult situations or divine commands.

Old Testament Examples

1. Jacob and Esau: One of the earliest examples of evasion is found in the account of Jacob and Esau. Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, evades the wrath of his brother Esau after deceitfully obtaining the blessing meant for Esau. In Genesis 27:43-44 , Rebekah instructs Jacob, "Now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. Stay with him for a while, until your brother’s fury subsides."

2. Moses: Moses initially attempts to evade God's call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In Exodus 4:13 , Moses pleads, "Please, Lord, send someone else." Despite his reluctance, God reassures Moses and provides Aaron as a spokesperson, demonstrating that divine plans cannot be easily evaded.

3. Jonah: The prophet Jonah famously attempts to evade God's command to go to Nineveh by fleeing in the opposite direction. Jonah 1:3 states, "But Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish." Jonah's evasion leads to a series of events that ultimately bring him back to fulfill God's mission.

New Testament Examples

1. Peter's Denial: In the New Testament, Peter's denial of Jesus can be seen as an act of evasion. When confronted about his association with Jesus, Peter denies knowing Him three times to avoid persecution. In Matthew 26:74-75 , it is recorded, "Then he began to curse and swear to them, 'I do not know the man!' And immediately a rooster crowed. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: 'Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.' And he went outside and wept bitterly."

2. Pilate's Decision: Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, attempts to evade responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus. Despite finding no fault in Jesus, Pilate succumbs to the pressure of the crowd. In Matthew 27:24 , Pilate washes his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man’s blood. You bear the responsibility."

Theological Implications

Evasion in the Bible often highlights human frailty and the tendency to avoid difficult truths or responsibilities. However, these narratives also underscore God's sovereignty and the futility of attempting to escape His will. The accounts of evasion serve as reminders of the importance of obedience, faith, and the courage to face challenges with trust in God's plan.(imp. & p. p.) of Evade.

Whitsunday.
... the answer which it concerned every Christian to be able to make; although it has
been in various instances, and by very opposite parties, tried to be evaded. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/arnold/the christian life/lecture xxvi whitsunday.htm

Trials to be Met.
... They are trials, however, that must be met, not evaded; for the Saviour says, "He
that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." They must be ...
/.../dibble/thoughts on missions/chapter viii trials to be.htm

The Life and Passion of Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr.
... to allege nothing else, he did suffer subsequently, and this suffering he assuredly
would have evaded as usual, if he had evaded it before. ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/the life and passion of.htm

Criticisms of the Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force on ...
... in Defense of One's Neighbor"4th Reply: The Breach of the Command of Nonresistance
to be Regarded Simply as a Weakness"5th Reply: Reply Evaded by Making ...
/.../tolstoy/the kingdom of god is within you/chapter ii criticisms of the.htm

The Explanation of the Passage Offered by the Psychics Considered.
... have nothing to do. (Thus), Psychic, you have (if you please) evaded the bonds
of discipline in its entirety! Be consistent in prescribing ...
/.../tertullian/on monogamy/chapter xii the explanation of the.htm

Additional Notes
... Bernard's meaning is that marriages had ceased to be celebrated in the face of the
Church, and that in consequence the vow of a life-long union was often evaded ...
/.../st bernard of clairvauxs life of st malachy of armagh/additional notes.htm

The Entry into Jerusalem.
... Often as He had evaded them before, and often as He had forbidden His disciples
to proclaim Him, He is now conscious that His hour has come, and by entering ...
/.../ii the entry into jerusalem.htm

Twelfth Day. Fidelity in Rebuke.
... If Paul had, in that crisis of the Church, with a timidity unworthy of him, evaded
the ungracious task, what, humanly speaking, might have been the result? ...
/.../macduff/the mind of jesus/twelfth day fidelity in rebuke.htm

The Charge of Infanticide Retorted on the Heathen.
... be deemed such in any other sense; because, although you are forbidden by the laws
to slay new-born infants, it so happens that no laws are evaded with more ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xv name charge of.htm

H. The Crucifixion. Ch. 23:26-38
... Then again no one can be compelled to take up the cross. There are burdens
in life which cannot be evaded but one can refuse the cross. ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/h the crucifixion ch 23 26-38.htm

Evaded (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Evade. Multi-Version Concordance
Evaded (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 18:11 and Saul threw the ...
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Tamar (28 Occurrences)
... Genesis 38:6). Upon her husband's death under the displeasure of Yahweh, his brother
Onan ought to have performed the husband's part, but he evaded his duty in ...
/t/tamar.htm - 21k

Evades (1 Occurrence)

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Eu'tychus (1 Occurrence)
Eu'tychus. Eutychus, Eu'tychus. Evaded . Multi-Version Concordance Eu'tychus
(1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Eutychus, Eu'tychus. Evaded . Reference Bible.
/e/eu'tychus.htm - 6k

Eutychus (1 Occurrence)
... He "was taken up dead." This direct statement is evaded by De Wette and Olshausen,
who translate "for dead." Meyer says this expresses the judgment of those ...
/e/eutychus.htm - 8k

Banking
... 22:25 Leviticus 25:35, 37 Deuteronomy 23:19), but let them lend on interest to Gentiles
(Deuteronomy 23:20), though this law was often evaded or disregarded ...
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Bank (28 Occurrences)
... 22:25 Leviticus 25:35, 37 Deuteronomy 23:19), but let them lend on interest to Gentiles
(Deuteronomy 23:20), though this law was often evaded or disregarded ...
/b/bank.htm - 26k

Law (670 Occurrences)
... Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?" citing
the specific case of the 5th commandment which was evaded and virtually ...
/l/law.htm - 101k

Vulgate
... The pains and penalties of the Sixtine Bull were evaded by printing the book as
a Sixtine edition, actually printing the name of Sixtus instead of Clement on ...
/v/vulgate.htm - 38k

Messenger (235 Occurrences)
... Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?" citing
the specific case of the 5th commandment which was evaded and virtually ...
/m/messenger.htm - 101k

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