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.

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Backslide'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/backslide.html. 1897.