Definition and Usage:
The term "mislead" refers to the act of causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression about something. In a biblical context, it often involves leading someone away from the truth of God's Word or causing them to stray from righteous paths. Misleading can occur through false teachings, deceptive practices, or by setting a poor example.

Biblical References:

1. False Prophets and Teachers:
The Bible frequently warns against false prophets and teachers who mislead people. In Matthew 24:11 , Jesus warns, "and many false prophets will arise and mislead many." This highlights the danger of being led astray by those who claim to speak for God but do not adhere to His truth.

2. Satan as the Deceiver:
Satan is often depicted as the ultimate deceiver in Scripture. In Revelation 12:9 , he is described as "the great dragon... who deceives the whole world." His primary goal is to mislead humanity away from God and into sin.

3. Warnings Against Deception:
The Bible provides numerous warnings to believers to remain vigilant against being misled. In Ephesians 5:6 , Paul advises, "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience." This emphasizes the importance of discernment and adherence to biblical truth.

4. The Role of the Holy Spirit:
Believers are encouraged to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance to avoid being misled. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit acts as a safeguard against deception by illuminating the truth of God's Word.

5. Consequences of Being Misled:
The Bible outlines serious consequences for those who are misled and for those who mislead others. In 2 Peter 2:1-2 , it is stated, "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed."

Practical Implications:

· Discernment and Study:
Believers are encouraged to study Scripture diligently and seek wisdom to discern truth from falsehood. Acts 17:11 commends the Bereans for examining the Scriptures daily to verify the teachings they received.

· Community and Accountability:
Being part of a faithful community can provide accountability and support in recognizing and resisting misleading influences. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to "spur one another on toward love and good deeds" and not to forsake meeting together.

· Prayer for Wisdom:
Prayer is a vital tool in seeking God's wisdom and protection against deception. James 1:5 assures believers, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."

Conclusion:
The concept of being misled is a significant theme in the Bible, with numerous warnings and teachings designed to help believers remain steadfast in their faith. By relying on Scripture, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the support of a faithful community, Christians can guard against the dangers of deception and remain true to the path of righteousness.(v. t.) To lead into a wrong way or path; to lead astray; to guide into error; to cause to mistake; to deceive.5574. pseudomai -- to lie
... lie, speak falsely. 5574 (from , "to falsify, lie") -- properly, lie (falsify),
willfully misrepresent (mislead). Word Origin from ...
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635. apoplanao -- to cause to go astray
... Word Origin from apo and planao Definition to cause to go astray NASB Word
Usage lead astray (1), wandered away (1). mislead, seduce. ...
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4105. planao -- to cause to wander, to wander
... 3), deceived (9), deceives (3), deceiving (2), go astray (1), gone astray (3),
leads...astray (2), led astray (1), misguided (1), mislead (4), misleads (2 ...
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3884. paralogizomai -- to miscalculate, to reason falsely
... paralogizomai Phonetic Spelling: (par-al-og-id'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I deceive,
beguile Definition: I deceive, beguile, reason falsely, mislead. ...
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7952. shalah -- deceive, be negligent
... deceive, be negligent A primitive root (probably identical with shalah through the
idea of educing); to mislead -- deceive, be negligent. see HEBREW shalah. ...
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5496. suth -- to incite, allure, instigate
... Definition to incite, allure, instigate NASB Word Usage diverted (1), entice (2),
enticed (1), incited (3), inciting (1), induced (1), mislead (2), misleading ...
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5080. nadach -- to impel, thrust, banish
... A primitive root; to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally
and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.) -- banish, bring ...
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7686. shagah -- to go astray, err
... A primitive root; to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake,
especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of ...
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The Demons Still Mislead Men.
... Chapter LVI."The demons still mislead men. But the evil spirits were not
satisfied with saying, before Christ's appearance, that ...
/.../justin/the first apology of justin/chapter lvi the demons still mislead.htm

Wherefore There is no Reason that That Should Mislead Us...
... Book II. 15 Wherefore there is no reason that that should mislead us? Wherefore
there is no reason that that [3516] should mislead ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/15 wherefore there is no.htm

On the Clause, and Shall Come in Glory to Judge the Quick and the ...
... And He, opening His divine and blessed mouth, says, Take heed that no man
mislead you. Do you also, my hearers, as seeing Him now ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture xv on the clause.htm

part ii.
... thus practised craftily, following the example of Absalom, to the end that, as he
was disgraced by his deposition, he might by his calumnies mislead the simple ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/part ii 2.htm

Letter x. To the Bishops of the Province of vienne. In the Matter ...
... some other way, is a thief and a robber." Hilary, therefore, was anxious not so
much to consecrate a bishop as to kill him who was sick, and to mislead the man ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter x to the bishops.htm

The First Apology of Justin
... Chapter LIV.--Origin of heathen mythology. Chapter LV.--Symbols of the cross. Chapter
LVI.--The demons still mislead men. Chapter LVII.--And cause persecution. ...
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Preface of Dr. Martin Luther.
... and listen, although they know well that I teach otherwise, and as wish to adorn
their venom with my labor, and under my name to [deceive and] mislead the poor ...
/.../luther/the smalcald articles/preface of dr martin luther.htm

The Bible --The Background and the Picture.
... No such imperfection belongs to our God; therefore the revelation which he made
needs only to be understood and it will never mislead us. ...
/.../the biblethe background and the.htm

The Book of Life
... We must not allow our modern familiarity with bookmaking as an affair of library
research and tranquil meditation in seclusion to mislead us into thinking that ...
/.../mcconnell/understanding the scriptures/chapter ii the book of.htm

The Treatise
... And there are some very learned men, who mislead them, and say that it is not necessary
to be sure of this; and yet, on the other hand, these same men do ...
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Mislead (13 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Mislead (13 Occurrences). ... Matthew 24:5 "for many will come
assuming my name and saying 'I am the Christ;' and they will mislead many. ...
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Deceive (48 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To mislead; to cause to believe what is false, or disbelieve what is true;
to impose upon; to mislead; to cheat; to disappoint; to delude; to ensnare. ...
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Unscrupulous (2 Occurrences)
... and carried about with every changing wind of doctrine according to men's cleverness
and unscrupulous cunning, making use of every shifting device to mislead. ...
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Gull (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To deceive; to cheat; to mislead; to trick;
to defraud. 2. (n.) A cheating or cheat; trick; fraud. ...
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Waves (43 Occurrences)
... and carried about with every changing wind of doctrine according to men's cleverness
and unscrupulous cunning, making use of every shifting device to mislead. ...
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False.
... 10. (v.) To betray; to falsify. 11. (v.) To mislead by want of truth; to deceive.
12. (v.) To feign; to pretend to make. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Resemble (15 Occurrences)
... and carried about with every changing wind of doctrine according to men's cleverness
and unscrupulous cunning, making use of every shifting device to mislead. ...
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Delusive (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind;
deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream. ...
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Delude (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To lead from truth or into error; to mislead the
mind or judgment of; to beguile; to impose on; to dupe; to make a fool of. ...
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Device (17 Occurrences)
... and carried about with every changing wind of doctrine according to men's cleverness
and unscrupulous cunning, making use of every shifting device to mislead. ...
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