To be vexed refers to harassment, torment and troubling from an evil spirit. Jude 1:9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, did not dare bring against him a blasphemous judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke you. The ancient Greeks believed that a demon was a type of a spirit guide and protector similar to what we now know as guardian angels. 2936 || 203 || prone to slander, slanderous, accusing falsely, to depend upon the devil in thought and action, to be prompted and governed by him. 32 || 5258 || In the Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words, Vine presents the six Greek words that are the closest to the concept of worship established in the New Testament. δαιμονίοις — 1 Occ. 4678 || 71 || And in those days he ate nothing: and when they were ended, he afterwards was hungry. Some people, especially the older and more religious, use euphemisms for the devil. when it has occurred either. The Greek words translated worship must be compared to the standard definition of worship. Usage: false accuser, devil… 1785 || 4487 || 3056 || Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the Devil. 4:8 Again, the Devil takes him up into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; T his word is the Greek form, translated “devil” in the King James Version of the New Testament.. Demons are spoken of as spiritual beings (Matthew 8:16; 10:1; 12:43-45) at enmity with God, and as having a certain power over man (James 2:19; Rev. 4061 || 3952 || John 6:70 Jesus answered them, Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a Devil? In the Book of Isaiah, chapter 14, the king of Babylon is condemned in a prophetic vision by the prophet Isaiah and is called הֵילֵל בֶּן-שָׁחַר (Helel ben Shachar, Hebrew for "shining one, son of the morning"). For the Devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has but a short time. 3705 || Δαιμόνιον — 15 Occ. 4152 || They acted as an interface between god and humans. A click on the Greek will lead you to the corresponding article in Abarim Publications's online Biblical Greek Dictionary Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 3498 || [ 1228 (diábolos) is the root of the English word, "Devil" (see also Webster's Dictionary). 450 || 2920 || 27 || In Greek the suffixes and some prepositions are not added to the basic word to enhance the meaning, except for case endings, 444 || 1342 || In English, "nemesis" means an archenemy or villain or the agent of someone's downfall. highlighted with yellow. 86 || 4203 || 20:2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, who is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, Please Please copy and paste this word study link into Facebook and Twitter to all your friends who like Greek Word Studies on the Devil. 4521 || 350 || 4716 || 225 || 4404 || 4405 || 4680 || Sometimes this term refers to the devil. 4717 || 2889 || 165 || The Hebrew word transliterated as Hêlêl or Heylel, occurs only once in the Hebrew Bible. Greek words for demon include δαίμονας, δαιμόνιο and σατανάς. 4982 || 3677 || 8:44 You are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. Satan and the devil are one in the same spiritual being. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might undo the works of the Devil. Please tell your friends about this website. 543 || 3376 || 8:12 Those by the way side are those who hear; then comes the Devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. Another Old English word for this was hellcniht, literally "hell-knight." 599 || Nemesis. putting scriptures together where they seem to have a similar meaning, and then meditating even more. The lexicon includes the lexemes used to actualize words. 4336 || 3686 || Ephesians 4:27 Nor give place to the Devil. 4582 || “Devil” in English comes from the Greek word “διάβολος” “השטן” translates from Hebrew to “διάβολος” therefore the Devil and Satan are one and the same. 93 || 5218 || To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on … 622 || 18 || 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. 2937 || 12:12 Therefore rejoice, you heavens, and you who dwell in them. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Greek Word Studies Index || Greek Word Definitions Index || Bible Studies Index. 230 || 1228 (diábolos) is literally someone who " casts through," i.e. 1067 || 909 || 536 || See more. 4561 || Find more Greek words at wordhippo.com! The Late Latin word is from Ecclesiastical Greek diabolos, which in Jewish and Christian use was "the Devil, Satan," and which in general use meant "accuser, slanderer" (thus it was a scriptural loan-translation of Hebrew satan; see Satan). This bible study uses a Greek Unicode font and a Hebrew Unicode font and is printable. 2288 || applied to a man who, by opposing the cause of God, may be said to act the part of the devil or to side with him King James Word Usage - Total: 38 devil 35, false accuser 2, slanderer 1 908 || 652 || 26 || 4103 || 36 King James Version (KJV) Bible verses with Greek word διάβολος, diabolos (Strong's G1228) meaning: a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H7854). Home Page || Hebrew Word Studies Index || Demon is an ancient Greek word (written ΔΑΙΜΩΝ in Greek) synonymous to the concepts of god, the divine and fate. 4:5 Then the Devil takes him up into the holy city, and sets him on a pinnacle of the temple, They recognize our Lord as the Son of God (Matthew 8:20; Luke 4:41).They belong to the number of those angels … 3554 || 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, liars, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those who are good. 129 || Lexemes are formed according to morpho-syntactic rules and express sememes. 3338 || 22. 2347 || ... (Acts 7:43), the devil or his agents (Matt. 4559 || applied to a man who, by opposing the cause of God, may be said to act the part of the devil or to side with him NAS Word Usage - Total: 37 devil 34, malicious gossips 3 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, who deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Wherever this word diabolos appears in the Greek, the translation of it is Look it up now! 5485 || 3340 || 37 || Challenging God’s Word. 4:6 And the Devil said to him, All this authority will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered to me; and to whomever I will I give it. The Septuag… The English word devil is derived from the Middle English devel, and from Old English dēofol, that in turn represents the ancient Greek διάβολος or diábolos. 4205 || 3341 || Titus 2:3 The aged women likewise, that they are in behaviour as becomes holiness, not liars, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil; James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Strong's Greek 122838 Occurrencesδιαβόλῳ — 4 Occ.διάβολοι — 1 Occ.διάβολον — 1 Occ.διάβολος — 17 Occ.διαβόλου — 13 Occ.διαβόλους — 2 Occ. 2378 || 907 || 5590 ||. Devil definition is - the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Christian belief as the tempter of humankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell —usually used with the—often used as an interjection, an intensive, or a generalized term of abuse. Coined in English 1603, the word "lexicon" derives from the Greek. Throughout the Old and New Testament, the devil is referred to as the dragon. 3:11 Even so must their wives be grave, not liars, sober, faithful in all things. Devil definition at Dictionary.com, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. an accuser, calumniator (slanderer). The Greek word diabolos (from which “devil” is derived), meaning “slanderer,” comes from a verb that means “to hurl” (i.e., accusations). so the associated suffix or preposition has not been included in highlighted text. 386 || Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which you shall suffer: behold, the Devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be faithful to death, and I will give you a crown of life. 1656 || μένοιNAS: [and escape] from the snare of the devil, having been held captiveKJV: the snare of the devil, who are taken captiveINT: the of the devil snare having been taken, 2 Timothy 3:3 Adj-NMPGRK: ἄστοργοι ἄσπονδοι διάβολοι ἀκρατεῖς ἀνήμεροιNAS: irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control,KJV: trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,INT: unloving unappeasable slanderers without self-control savage, Titus 2:3 Adj-AFPGRK: ἱεροπρεπεῖς μὴ διαβόλους μὴ οἴνῳNAS: in their behavior, not malicious gossips norKJV: not false accusers, notINT: reverent not slanderers not to wine. How to use devil … 769 || 4991 || 4992 || 1242 || 3798 || 4100 || 1849 || 1074 || Satan definition, the chief evil spirit; the great adversary of humanity; the devil. 4592 || 1588 || 20:10 And the Devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for the ages of the ages. Devil, (from Greek diabolos, “slanderer” or “accuser”), the spirit or power of evil. 4151 || Hebrew Word Studies Index || Search this website || 2 Timothy 2:26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the Devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. the Greek. Introduction 2.1 This is a thorough bible study including every verse that contains the Greek word διάβολος, 'diabolos' meaning 'Devil' (Strong's 1228) in the New Testament. 3701 || See the Website Links page. Introduction. Men who resemble the devil in mind and will are said εἶναι ἐκ τοῦ διαβόλου to be of the devil, properly, to derive their origin from the devil, tropically, to depend upon the devil in thought and action, to be prompted and governed by him: John 8:44; 1 John 3:8; the same are called τέκνα τοῦ διαβ. 4102 || 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 John 3:8 He who commits sin is of the Devil; for the Devil sins from the beginning. 458 || 3904 || 1 Timothy 3:6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the Devil. 2222 || To obtain a true understanding of this word these scriptures need to be meditated on and notes made of their meaning in different contexts. ("Diabolos" is translated to the English word " slanderer .") Every blessing be to those who seek the truth of God's word. The Greek word demon was translated as the Greek word “Diabolos”, devil, in English. δαιμονίων — 11 Occ. 3962 || 13:2 And supper having started, the Devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed of the Devil; for God was with him. This is a thorough word study including every verse that contains the Greek word σατανᾶς, 'satanas' meaning 'Satan' (Strong's 4567) in the New Testament. || Greek Word Studies || 40 || 3551 || 1680 || 3466 || 2919 || metaph. a calumniator, false accuser, slanderer, metaph. The truth will be revealed by the Holy Spirit, who has The ancient Greek word δαίμων (daimōn ‘deity, spirit’) has come to denote fallen angels—not only the devil, but all his angels as well. 3709 || Greek Word Studies Index || Greek Word Definitions Index. It led to the first human sin, and Satan still uses it because it works so well. The Greek word daimonizomai means to be exercised by an unclean spirit, to have one, to be under the power or influence of one, or to be vexed with a devil. This is a thorough bible study including every verse that contains the Greek word διάβολος, As used in the King James Version English, the word devil is used for three Greek words (slanderer, demon, and adversary), as well as one Hebrew word (spoiler). 435 || 3561 || 25:41 Then shall he say also to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into long-lasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his angels: Luke 4:2 Being forty days tempted of the Devil. been given to guide us into all truth (John 16:13). 4:11 Then the Devil leaves him, and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. 2837 || 1344 || 4:5 And the Devil, taking him up into a high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. Greek words for devil include διάβολος, σατανάς and περίδρομος. 16:14).. KJV: of an unclean devil, and INT: having a spirit of a demon unclean and. 932 || 4:9; Rev. 4202 || 'diabolos' meaning 'Devil' (Strong's 1228) in the New Testament. 4309 || 227 || 770 || 4:3 And the Devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4567 || The first recorded words of the devil, through the serpent, were these: “Did God really say?” (Genesis 3:1). 601 || 3:10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the Devil: whoever does not do righteousness is not of God, nor he who does not love his brother. 5219 || This requires 228 || However, before it was an English word, Nemesis was the Greek goddess in charge of revenge against humans who were arrogant. 1228 (diabolos) in secular Greek means "backbiter," i.e. The name diabolos, is a compound word with the combination of three words, dia, bo and los. 4204 || The word "devil" comes from the Greek word "diabolos" which means "someone who tells lies to hurt you". 3:7 Furthermore he must have a good report of those who are outside; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil. 166 || 544 || We have not included the definite article in the highlighted text The New Testament uses "diabolos" as a title for Satan , and so "The Devil" became another name for Satan in English. If the word is in italics then there is no equivalent word for it in 4622 || δαιμονίου — 4 Occ. who is addressed as הילל בן שחר (Hêlêl ben Šāḥar), The title "Helel ben Shahar" refers to the planet Venus as the morning star, and that is how the Hebrew word is usually interpreted. 13:10 And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, you child of the Devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? 2632 || 4:13 And when the Devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a time. 602 || 4059 || Though sometimes used for minor demonic spirits, the word devil generally refers to the prince of evil spirits and as such takes various forms in the religions of the world. If you have a website of your own, then please link to this website. 1228 || 5083 || Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. The usual ancient Greek sense, "supernatural agent or intelligence lower than a god, ministering spirit" is attested in English from 1560s and is sometimes written daemon or daimon for purposes of distinction. 1343 || 1453 || 4594 || 3957 || 13:39 The enemy who sowed them is the Devil; the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are the angels. The Greek term that is almost always translated as “evil” or “wicked” is poneros, which means “oppressed by toil,” “burdened,” and “worthless.” Of things, it means “toilsome,” “painful,” and “grievous.” In a moral sense, “worthless,” “base,” and “cowardly.” Read More on This Topic angel and demon: Demons 4335 || Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! 25 || “Satan” in English comes from the Hebrew word “השטן”. 2518 || Strong's Greek 1140 63 Occurrences δαιμόνια — 32 Occ. This cool Greek word comes from the favorite drink of the gods and goddesses, also called nectar. Here are some of the devil’s wiles we see in Scripture: 1. making charges that bring down (destroy). Find more Greek words at wordhippo.com! 545 || Genesis 3 gives us a detailed look into this tactic of our enemy.