Bible Dictionaries
Backslide
Easton's Bible Dictionary
To draw back or apostatize in matters of religion (Acts 21:21; 2 th 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:1 ). This may be either partial (Proverbs 14:14 ) or complete (Hebrews 6:4-6; 10:38,39 ). The apostasy may be both doctrinal and moral. Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Backslide'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/backslide.html. 1897.