Definition: Phigate is a Greek word meaning "diversion" or "escape." It refers to the act of sailing in one direction from a particular position to another, typically for travel or navigation. Detailed definition: Phigate was an ancient military maneuver where a vessel would be diverted from its original route by moving it on alternate routes through different parts of the sea, often in pursuit of strategic objectives. This maneuver could occur during sieges and other high-pressure situations as ships had to navigate multiple paths that might not have been considered safe for their own safety. In the Bible, this term is used metaphorically to refer to a person who has forsaken his God and seeks refuge in another religion or culture, often with evil consequences. It also implies someone who has taken up another faith without realizing its true nature or purpose, as if seeking an escape from what he believes to be truth.