Betrayal

The treacherous exposing or deceiving of people by those they formerly trusted. It is usually associated with an enemy masquerading as a friend, or with a broken or abused relationship. Betrayal was suffered by Jesus Christ and can be expected by his followers.

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Betrayal is part of human experience Examples of those experiencing betrayal Ps 41:9 See also Jdg 16:18; 1 Sa 18:17; 2 Sa 19:26–27; Ps 55:12–14; Je 12:6; La 1:2; La 1:19 Examples of those murdered through betrayal The power struggles of Israel’s early kingship period gave rise to many bloody betrayals:…