A 2023 report in the Journal of the American College of Chest Physicians titled "Disseminated Blastomycosis: The Great Deceiver" details a case of a fungal infection that presented with symptoms easily mistaken for other pulmonary issues, illustrating why clinicians use this nickname for the disease.
In Christian theology, "The Great Deceiver" is a title primarily attributed to or the Antichrist . GREAT DECEIVER [Final]
A scientific paper titled "The Great Deceiver: miR-2392’s Hidden Role in Driving SARS-CoV-2" explores how a specific microRNA (miR-2392) suppresses mitochondrial gene expression, contributing to the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Other Relevant Media A 2023 report in the Journal of the
The phrase is also used as a metaphor for diseases or biological elements that are difficult to diagnose because they mimic other conditions. Other Relevant Media The phrase is also used
The term is rooted in scriptures such as Revelation 12:9 , which describes the "great dragon... called the Devil, and , which deceiveth the whole world".
In eschatological (End Times) studies, the Great Deceiver is expected to appear before the return of Christ to mislead believers and the world. A central tactic described is mimicry —imitating God’s attributes to trick people into worshiping the devil under the guise of religious righteousness.
Recent sermons, such as those by Pastor Greg Laurie and Dr. David Jeremiah , focus on identifying these deceptions in a world of "fakes," including the rise of AI and secular substitutes for spiritual connection. Medical & Scientific Reports