Bible Dictionary

Devil

The chief adversary of God and His people; also called Satan.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

97 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

The chief adversary of God and His people; also called Satan.

Key Scriptures

  • Job 1:6-12
  • Zechariah 3:1-2
  • Matthew 4:1-11
  • John 8:44
  • Ephesians 6:11
  • James 4:7
  • 1 Peter 5:8
  • Revelation 12:9

Also Called

satan

Original Language

Greek

διάβολος

diabolos

slanderer; accuser

Meaning

The Devil is the chief adversary of God and His people.

He is also called Satan in Scripture.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Devil is identified as Satan, the tempter, the accuser, and the adversary. He appears throughout both the Old and New Testaments and is especially prominent in the Gospels and Revelation.

Key References

  • Job 1:6-12
  • Zechariah 3:1-2
  • Matthew 4:1-11
  • John 8:44
  • Ephesians 6:11
  • James 4:7
  • 1 Peter 5:8
  • Revelation 12:9
  • Satan
  • Dragon
  • Serpent
  • Temptation
  • Adversary

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Scriptures

  • Job 1:6-12
  • Zechariah 3:1-2
  • Matthew 4:1-11
  • John 8:44
  • Ephesians 6:11
  • James 4:7
  • 1 Peter 5:8
  • Revelation 12:9

Related Terms

satan dragon serpent temptation

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