the devil can quote scripture for his purpose

the devil can quote scripture for his purpose
the devil can quote scripture for his purpose proverb people may conceal unworthy motives by reciting words that sound morally authoritative.
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  • the devil can quote Scripture for his own ends — The proverb alludes to the temptation of Christ by the Devil (MATTHEW iv) when the latter quotes a passage from Psalm xci. 1596 SHAKESPEARE Merchant of Venice I. iii. 93 The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy… …   Proverbs new dictionary

  • the devil can quote scripture for his purpose — proverb people may conceal unworthy motives by reciting words that sound morally authoritative Origin: with allusion to Jesus Temptation in Matt. 4 …   Useful english dictionary

  • devil — ► NOUN 1) (the Devil) (in Christian and Jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil. 2) an evil spirit; a demon. 3) a very wicked or cruel person. 4) a mischievously clever or self willed person. 5) informal a person with specified characteristics …   English terms dictionary

  • purpose — see the devil can quote Scripture for his own ends …   Proverbs new dictionary

  • THE MIDDLE AGES — …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • cit´er — cite «syt», transitive verb, cit|ed, cit|ing. 1. to quote (a passage, book, or author), especially as an authority: »He cited the encyclopedia to prove his statement. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose (Shakespeare) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Cite — Cite, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Citing}] [F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ci[=e]re, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.? to go, Skr. ? to sharpen.] 1. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cited — Cite Cite, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Citing}] [F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ci[=e]re, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.? to go, Skr. ? to sharpen.] 1. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Citing — Cite Cite, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Citing}] [F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ci[=e]re, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.? to go, Skr. ? to sharpen.] 1. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • The Passion of the Christ — This article is about the film. For the passions of Jesus Christ, see Passion (Christianity). The Passion of the Christ Theatrical release poster Directed by …   Wikipedia

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