hypocrisy

Dictionary of Biblical Words:

One who puts on religion as a cloak, to serve his own selfish end. This word is taken from actors in the Greek plays, who appeared concealed by a cloak. A person may be a mere professor, and yet not be a hypocrite.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:
2612 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Transliteration:
choneph
Phonic:
kho’-nef
Meaning:
from 2610; moral filth, i.e. wickedness
KJV Usage:
hypocrisy