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Why the Christian life is so difficult to many is because they have a divided heart. They are double-minded, which makes them unstable in all their ways.
Ellen G. White

Meaning of "double-minded" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOUBLE-MINDED

double-minded play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOUBLE-MINDED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Double-Minded is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DOUBLE-MINDED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

double-minded

Bad faith

Bad faith is double mindedness or double heartedness in duplicity, fraud, or deception. It may involve intentional deceit of others, or self-deception. The expression “bad faith” is associated with “double heartedness”, which is also translated as “double mindedness”. A bad faith belief may be formed through self-deception, being double minded, or "of two minds", which is associated with faith, belief, attitude, and loyalty. In the 1913 Webster’s Dictionary, bad faith was equated with being double hearted, "of two hearts", or “a sustained form of deception which consists in entertaining or pretending to entertain one set of feelings, and acting as if influenced by another”. The concept is similar to perfidy, or being "without faith", in which deception is achieved when one side in a conflict promises to act in good faith with the intention of breaking that promise once the enemy has exposed himself. After Jean-Paul Sartre’s analysis of the concepts of self deception and bad faith, bad faith has been examined in specialized fields as it pertains to self deception as two semi-independently acting minds within one mind, with one deceiving the other.

Definition of double-minded in the English dictionary

The definition of double-minded in the dictionary is undecided; vacillating.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOUBLE-MINDED

double-faced
double-figure
double-glaze
double-glazed
double-header
double-helical gear
double-hung
double-jointed
double-lock
double-magnum
double-mindedness
double-page spread
double-park
double-quick
double-reed
double-sided
double-space
double-stop
double-stopped
double-stopping

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOUBLE-MINDED

absent-minded
bloody-minded
dirty-minded
evil-minded
extended
fair-minded
liberal-minded
like-minded
long-winded
minded
narrow-minded
open-minded
right-minded
simple-minded
single-minded
small-minded
sober-minded
strong-minded
tough-minded
weak-minded
winded

Synonyms and antonyms of double-minded in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «double-minded» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOUBLE-MINDED

Find out the translation of double-minded to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of double-minded from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «double-minded» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

心怀二意
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de doble ánimo
570 millions of speakers

English

double-minded
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डबल दिमाग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انقر نقرا مزدوجا التفكير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

двоедушные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vacilante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্বিভাব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hypocrite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berpikiran ganda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Doppel-minded
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダブル志向
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두 마음
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaping pindho
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hai nghỉa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரட்டை எண்ணம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुहेरी मनाचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iki yüzlü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

double - minded
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podwójne poglądach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

двоєдушні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dublu -minded
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διπλή - minded
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dubbelhartige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dubbel sinnade
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tvesinnet
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about double-minded

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QUOTES WITH «DOUBLE-MINDED»

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Ellen G. White
Why the Christian life is so difficult to many is because they have a divided heart. They are double-minded, which makes them unstable in all their ways.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOUBLE-MINDED»

Discover the use of double-minded in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to double-minded and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Spirituality of Perfection: Faith in Action in the Letter ...
... of their hopes in the eschatological age. In this passage, James goes further and introduces the example of the double-minded person, the one who doubts. Using a very graphic image, he compares the double-minded person to the ...
Patrick J. Hartin, 1999
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Sermons, Addresses and Reminiscences: To which is Appended ...
To which is Appended Briefs, Sketches and Skeletons of Sermons, Covering a Wide Range of Subjects Thomas E. Skinner. A DOUBLE-MINDED MAN. "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways." — James i : 8. Many words beginning ...
Thomas E. Skinner, 1894
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Wrestling with Doubt: Theological Reflections on the Journey ...
Double-Minded". in. James. 1 here are just a few verses in the epistle of James which speak about doubt in strongly negative terms, and which have contributed to the impression many people have that the Bible consistently disapproves of ...
Frank D. Rees, 2001
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James
8. a double-minded man: The precise background for the adjective dipsychos (" double-minded") has been much debated. Some see its origin reflected in the Essene writings (Wolverton 166-75; Mussner [1981] 71; Seitz [1957/58] 327-34).
Patrick J. Hartin, Daniel J. Harrington, 2009
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The Letter of James
NRSV: For the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord. (See also NJB.) • RSV: For that person must not suppose that a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways, will  ...
Douglas J. Moo, 2000
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Fear Not!: Is There Anything Too Hard for God?
Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8, NASB. Two men in a small village became entangled in an irresolvable dispute that required they individually talk to the town judge. The first man visited ...
Margaret Davis, 2011
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Sermons
THE PERPLEXITY AND DANGER OF THE DOUBLE-MINDED. JAMES 1. 8. A DOUBLE-MINDED MAN IS UNSTABLE IN ALL HIS WAYS.» A Double-minded man ; that is, a mail who has two minds or wills, one for God, and another for the ...
Thomas Wilson, 1796
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Churches under Siege of Persecution and Assimilation: ...
The double-minded believers, then, seem to possess a dual allegiance to the world and God; and they must letgo ofthe world and draw closer to God ifthey are to continue on the path to moralperfection. Similar to James, the two ways of good ...
B. J. Oropeza, 2012
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Words of Encouragement
After these words left my lips, I heard the Spirit say, "a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways." First I thought, ok, I know that verse. Then I realized what I had done. Oh my God, He's talking about me! Let me explain. For the most part, ...
Angela B. Allen, 2002
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David and Danny's Heavenly Devotionals
A person that is spiritually double minded is a person who has not made up his mind to do god's will! A double-minded person will not accept god's advice or believe god's decision or idea. No matter how good the ideas are, ifthe double ...
Danny Gipson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOUBLE-MINDED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term double-minded is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why Does the Bible Say Rich People Will Fade...?
The double-minded Christian is a bundle of mixed messages and contradictions. "Some people think only about money and do not accept ... «The Glen Rose Reporter, Jul 15»
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Meet Tricity`s fantastic five | Chandigarh NYOOOZ
"There were times when I felt disheartened and double-minded. But you have to rise from your failures and give your best," he said. Kaplish ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
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Blog: Mr Modi, what is your government's opinion on homosexuality?
The double-minded approach the BJP has adopted stems from the acrimonious attitude of the RSS towards gays. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat ... «ABP Live, Jul 15»
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STEVE DEACE: Iowa caucus odds: 1 of these 4 will win
Marco Rubio — His double-minded response to the court was widely panned by conservatives. However, if he becomes the establishment's ... «Washington Times, Jun 15»
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8 Earmarks of a True Apostolic-Minded Church
James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. «Charisma News, Jun 15»
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Discover a 100 Percent Effective Prayer Strategy
For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways" (James 1:5-8). «Charisma News, Jun 15»
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Daily Devotional - June 18: Freedom from bondage (Part 5)
Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded' (James 4:7-8 NKJV). God will do His part, but you must do yours. «Pulse Nigeria, Jun 15»
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5 Keys To An Effective Prayer Life
Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded” (James 4:8). Taken as a whole, if we first purify our hands, that is ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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Excursions for the family
WHAT'S a holiday trip to Fiji without seeing the best locals have to offer? For those visitors still double-minded about what to do or see in Fiji, ... «Fiji Times, Jun 15»
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Open Letter To Senator Buruji Kashamu
And to your supporters and friends will be freed from insult and humiliation from friends. If this can be done, we will not be double-minded about ... «NAIJ.COM, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Double-Minded [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/double-minded>. Apr 2024 ».
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