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I've never done a study on them, but in Hebrew HaSatan means "the Accuser" as in a court of law. It can also be translated as "Prosecutor" I believe. This is why he's a lion seeking whom he may devour with his accusations. If you feel condemned, you won't be an effective minister for God and so the devil has indeed "devoured" you. He's good at bringing our weaknesses to mind and get us focusing on them instead of God and His word. This is why we're to capture every thought or useless imagination, to be pro-active in our thinking rather than passively meandering our way through the day. I hope this helps.
This is what a the American Tract Society (from TheWord.Net) says about demons:
DEVIL
A fallen angel; and particularly the chief of them, the devil, or Satan. He is the great principle of evil in the world; and it is his grand object to counteract the good that God desires to do. He exerts himself, especially with his angels, to draw away the souls of men from embracing salvation through Jesus Christ.
His name signifies the calumniator, or false accuser; as the Hebrew Satan means the adversary. But the Scriptures give him various other appellations descriptive of his character. He is called, "The prince of this world," Joh 12:31; "The prince of the power of the air," Eph 2:2; "The god of this world," 2Co 4:4; "The dragon, that old serpent, the devil," Rev 20:2; "That wicked one," 1Jo 5:18; "A roaring lion," 1Pe 5:8; "A murderer," "a liar," Joh 8:44; "Beelzebub," Mt 12:24; "Belial," 2Co 6:15; "The accuser of the brethren," Rev 12:10. He is everywhere shown to be full of malignity, cruelty, and deceit, hating God and man. He is ceaselessly active in his efforts to destroy souls, and uses innumerable devices and wiles to adapt his temptations to the varying characters and conditions of men, enticing wicked men, and even good men at times, as well as his own angels, to aid in his work. Almost the whole world has been under his sway. But he is a doomed foe. Christ shall bruise the serpent’s head; shall dispossess him for the world, as he has done from individuals, and at length confine him for ever in the place prepared for him and his angels, Mt 25:41.
The word "devils" occurs frequently in the gospels; but it is the translation of a different Greek word from that used to denote the devil, and might be rendered "demons." The Bible applies the other word only to Satan-"the devil", and his angels, who are like their leader in nature and in actions. There are many examples in the New Testament of persons possessed by demons. These are often called demoniacs. Some have argued that these were afflicted by natural diseases, such as epilepsy, insanity, etc., and were not possessed by evil spirits. But our Savior speaks to and commands the demons who actuated the possessed, which demons answered and obeyed, and gave proofs of their presence by tormenting those whom they were obliged to quit. Christ alleges, as proof of his mission, that the demons are cast out; he promises his apostles the same power that he himself exercised against those wicked spirits. Campbell says, "When I find mention made of the number of demons in particular possessions, their actions so particularly distinguished from the actions of the man possessed, conversations held by the former in regard to the disposal of them after their expulsion, and accounts given how they were actually disposed of-when I find desires and passions ascribed particularly to them, and similitudes taken from the conduct which they usually observe, it is impossible for me to deny their existence."
This is what a the American Tract Society (from TheWord.Net) says about demons:
DEVIL
A fallen angel; and particularly the chief of them, the devil, or Satan. He is the great principle of evil in the world; and it is his grand object to counteract the good that God desires to do. He exerts himself, especially with his angels, to draw away the souls of men from embracing salvation through Jesus Christ.
His name signifies the calumniator, or false accuser; as the Hebrew Satan means the adversary. But the Scriptures give him various other appellations descriptive of his character. He is called, "The prince of this world," Joh 12:31; "The prince of the power of the air," Eph 2:2; "The god of this world," 2Co 4:4; "The dragon, that old serpent, the devil," Rev 20:2; "That wicked one," 1Jo 5:18; "A roaring lion," 1Pe 5:8; "A murderer," "a liar," Joh 8:44; "Beelzebub," Mt 12:24; "Belial," 2Co 6:15; "The accuser of the brethren," Rev 12:10. He is everywhere shown to be full of malignity, cruelty, and deceit, hating God and man. He is ceaselessly active in his efforts to destroy souls, and uses innumerable devices and wiles to adapt his temptations to the varying characters and conditions of men, enticing wicked men, and even good men at times, as well as his own angels, to aid in his work. Almost the whole world has been under his sway. But he is a doomed foe. Christ shall bruise the serpent’s head; shall dispossess him for the world, as he has done from individuals, and at length confine him for ever in the place prepared for him and his angels, Mt 25:41.
The word "devils" occurs frequently in the gospels; but it is the translation of a different Greek word from that used to denote the devil, and might be rendered "demons." The Bible applies the other word only to Satan-"the devil", and his angels, who are like their leader in nature and in actions. There are many examples in the New Testament of persons possessed by demons. These are often called demoniacs. Some have argued that these were afflicted by natural diseases, such as epilepsy, insanity, etc., and were not possessed by evil spirits. But our Savior speaks to and commands the demons who actuated the possessed, which demons answered and obeyed, and gave proofs of their presence by tormenting those whom they were obliged to quit. Christ alleges, as proof of his mission, that the demons are cast out; he promises his apostles the same power that he himself exercised against those wicked spirits. Campbell says, "When I find mention made of the number of demons in particular possessions, their actions so particularly distinguished from the actions of the man possessed, conversations held by the former in regard to the disposal of them after their expulsion, and accounts given how they were actually disposed of-when I find desires and passions ascribed particularly to them, and similitudes taken from the conduct which they usually observe, it is impossible for me to deny their existence."
I think I would only add:
"My dear brothers, never forget, when you hear the progress of enlightenment vaunted, that the most exquisite of the Devil’s wiles was persuading us that he doesn’t exist." —CHARLES BAUDELAIRE “The Generous Gambler,” 1864
Kiely, David; McKenna, Christina (2009-10-13). The Dark Sacrament (Kindle Locations 154-157). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
"My dear brothers, never forget, when you hear the progress of enlightenment vaunted, that the most exquisite of the Devil’s wiles was persuading us that he doesn’t exist." —CHARLES BAUDELAIRE “The Generous Gambler,” 1864
Kiely, David; McKenna, Christina (2009-10-13). The Dark Sacrament (Kindle Locations 154-157). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
Actually quite a lot.
Demons are fallen angels as is Satan.
There is constant warfare in heaven between the fallen and non fallen angels.
Since they are angels they were created.
That being the case, they do not procreate.
Demons have been granted certain levels of authority and power in this world.
They are not all-powerful for that attribute is only possessed by the Creator God.
Yet demons still wield considerable influence.
Glomung
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Well said guys, and accurate.
All I would add is that Beelzebuth and Belial are not other names for Satan, they are different devils.
Beelzebuth is titled "Grand Knight of the Order of the Fly" and is number 3 in Hell.
Belial means "without a yoke".
The only difference between a "devil" and a "demon" is: devils are "management", whereas demons are "labor".
e.g. nobility and peasants
All I would add is that Beelzebuth and Belial are not other names for Satan, they are different devils.
Beelzebuth is titled "Grand Knight of the Order of the Fly" and is number 3 in Hell.
Belial means "without a yoke".
The only difference between a "devil" and a "demon" is: devils are "management", whereas demons are "labor".
e.g. nobility and peasants
Glomung
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Just an idea of the influence that the devils have on the world, number two in Hell is a fellow named Astaroth.
In ancient times he was known variously as Astarte or Ishtar and was worshipped throughout the Middle East.
His "ambassadorship" is the United States (may or may not include Canada and Mexico, I frankly don't know).
There's a rather large statue of "him" in New York harbour, usually the first thing immigrants see when they come to the US.
In ancient times he was known variously as Astarte or Ishtar and was worshipped throughout the Middle East.
His "ambassadorship" is the United States (may or may not include Canada and Mexico, I frankly don't know).
There's a rather large statue of "him" in New York harbour, usually the first thing immigrants see when they come to the US.
Wow! The statue of Liberty is Astaroth? First time I have heard that. I thought Astarte was a female goddess? I have just been reading a book called "The Day Satan Called" where they mention demons called Abbadon and Furfur (sp?). What is interesting in this book, is that one day a girl/actually a woman called a Christian radio station, who was a witch in a coven and claimed she was going to be sacrificed come Halloween. The author says that a demon kept breaking in and that they could physically tell it was a demon because you could tell the voice was non-human.
Major... you say that angels were created but so was mankind. I would think? one doesn't necessarily exclude the other? Aren't there female demons?
There are no female angels so IMHO there can be no fallen female angels. There is no record in the Bible of female angels and that and only that is what I base that response on.
I am sure some people will respond with names of female angels but those female angel names come from different sources than the Bible: Ancient traditions, Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, the Apocrypha and literature, among others.
Glo........what do you use as a basis for this information?
Major, I don't disagree that the Bible only talks about male angels being sent but couldn't this be because it would ?be less likely for females angels to have any authority to speak to what was clearly a man's world? But on further thinking, perhaps angels are really genderless because they were created as spirit? Genesis does say something about the serpent having seed.
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To many horror movies would be my guess.
Females with authority? Surely you jest Silk.
The serpent seed doctrine got one of the most anointed men on earth to heal, killed. It's a false doctrine with zero truth in it. Stay away from it.
To many horror movies would be my guess.
Females with authority? Surely you jest Silk.
The serpent seed doctrine got one of the most anointed men on earth to heal, killed. It's a false doctrine with zero truth in it. Stay away from it.
Well, I'm not clear about the serpent seed doctrine, but was it not God's plan to have Jesus crucified? Lucifer just wasn't in on the plan or he would have done everything to stop it. And I agree, no serpent seed in the line of David. But I would have to say that when God took human form, it was that of a man. And I feel a bit silly saying it, but I do think of God as a He.
Rofl - I know. Whoever heard of females with authority! (surreptitious thwak to Michael)
Glomung
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Angels, and thus demons also, are sexless. That does not mean that the personalities of particular angels may not be more masculine or feminine. A person who encountered St. Michael remarked that St. Michael was the most "masculine" being he could imagine.
Demons play whatever part suits them at the moment, as long as it corrupts people they will play male or female as the situation suits. They are not really either.
As an example, the devil Baphomet (the Sabbath Goat) has both male and female equipment in his "normal" manifestation.
MichaelH - as usual your comments display your endless compassion and insight. o_O
Demons play whatever part suits them at the moment, as long as it corrupts people they will play male or female as the situation suits. They are not really either.
As an example, the devil Baphomet (the Sabbath Goat) has both male and female equipment in his "normal" manifestation.
MichaelH - as usual your comments display your endless compassion and insight. o_O
The seed of the serpent would be those humans who follow him.
Angels are in fact "asexual" according to Jesus in Matthew 22:30.
Glomung
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Hello Major - the fellow that did the sculpture for the statue of Liberty was an occultist.
Here's a link to an article http://www.macquirelatory.com/Statue of Liberty Truth.htm
Here's a link to an article http://www.macquirelatory.com/Statue of Liberty Truth.htm
To many horror movies would be my guess.
Females with authority? Surely you jest Silk.
The serpent seed doctrine got one of the most anointed men on earth to heal, killed. It's a false doctrine with zero truth in it. Stay away from it.
Now there is some excellent advice.
Got it. Thanks my friend!
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