Backslide

Easton, 1897

To draw back or apostatize in matters of religion (Acts 21:21; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:1). This may be either partial (Proverbs 14:14) or complete (Hebrews 6:4-6; Hebrews 10:38, Hebrews 10:39). The apostasy may be both doctrinal and moral.