King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Feign
CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentto pretend; to act falsely; to simulate.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo make a false appearance or pretence of something; to act a part. In the KJV it describes those who come with falsely appearing motives, pretending loyalty or righteousness while harboring treachery.
Key Verses"And he said unto his servants, See ye how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives and for my children, and for my silver and my gold." (1 Kings 20:7); "And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words." (Luke 20:20)