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| title = Satan}}</ref> As an angel, a spiritual being,<ref>The Bible. Ephesians 2:2.</ref> it is difficult to ascribe gender, and indeed traits such as incredible beauty, for which God loved him, seem to suggest femininity, yet for purposes of this page, will be described generically as a 'he'. | | title = Satan}}</ref> As an angel, a spiritual being,<ref>The Bible. 2 Corinthians 11:14; Ephesians 2:2.</ref> it is difficult to ascribe gender, and indeed traits such as incredible beauty, for which God loved him, seem to suggest femininity, yet for purposes of this page, will be described generically as a 'he'. | ||
By these and other names, such as the [[Devil]], the figure is common in religion and literature. The concept of a duality between a good and an evil spirit includes the third-century Persian concept of [[Manichaeism]], which became a Catholic heresy. The idea continues in contemporary political thought as [[Manichaean paranoia]]. | By these and other names, such as the [[Devil]], the figure is common in religion and literature. The concept of a duality between a good and an evil spirit includes the third-century Persian concept of [[Manichaeism]], which became a Catholic heresy. The idea continues in contemporary political thought as [[Manichaean paranoia]]. | ||
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The term has been used to describe opposing religious movements since the 16th century, and there is a modern [[Church of Satan]]. Although largely discredited, there are accusations of widespread [[Satanic ritual abuse]]. | The term has been used to describe opposing religious movements since the 16th century, and there is a modern [[Church of Satan]]. Although largely discredited, there are accusations of widespread [[Satanic ritual abuse]]. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Lucifer walked in Eden, the garden of God, where every precious stone was his covering. When created, so too was the craftsmanship of his musical instruments.<ref name=tambourines>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:13.</ref> He walked up and down among the stones of fire.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:14.</ref> | Lucifer walked in Eden, the garden of God, where every precious stone was his covering. When created, so too was the craftsmanship of his musical instruments.<ref name=tambourines>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:13.</ref> He walked up and down among the stones of fire.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:14.</ref> He was exalted among the angels in heaven, who envied him, and then rebelled against God.<ref>The Bible. Judges 9:7-15; Ezekiel 31:3-14.</ref> When he fell, God mourned for him,.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 31:15.</ref> and made nations to shake at the sound of his fall.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 31:16.</ref> Though he was the greatest among the angels, he was brought down to the pit.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 31:18.</ref> | ||
=== Traits === | === Traits === | ||
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<li>Wiser than Daniel. No secret could be hidden from him.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:3.</ref> | <li>Wiser than Daniel. No secret could be hidden from him.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:3.</ref> | ||
<li>Linked to various musical instruments, including tambourines and pipes,<ref name=tambourines /> lyres<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 14:11.</ref> | <li>Linked to various musical instruments, including tambourines and pipes,<ref name=tambourines /> as well as lyres<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 14:11.</ref> | ||
<li>Wealthy. Used his wisdom and understanding to make himself rich through merchandise.<ref name=merchandise>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:4-5.</ref> | <li>Wealthy. Used his wisdom and understanding to make himself rich through merchandise.<ref name=merchandise>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:4-5.</ref> | ||
<li>Beautiful. Said to "seal up the sum, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty."<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:12.</ref> | <li>Beautiful. Said to "seal up the sum, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty."<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:12.</ref> | ||
<li>Ultimately violent, through the use of unjust merchandise/trafficking.<ref name=violence>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:16.</ref> | <li>Ultimately violent, through the use of unjust merchandise/trafficking.<ref name=violence>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:16.</ref> | ||
<li>Temporal. Peter was called Satan for savoring the things of men and not of God.<ref>The Bible. Mark 8:33.</ref> | |||
<li>Dishonest. Jesus said he was a murderer from the beginning who didn't stay in the truth because there's no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own, for he's a liar and the father of it.<ref>The Bible. John 8:44.</ref> | |||
=== Crime === | === Crime === | ||
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<li>King of Babylon.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 14:4.</ref> | <li>King of Babylon.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 14:4.</ref> | ||
<li>Prince/King of Tyrus.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:2,6,12.</ref> | <li>Prince/King of Tyrus.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:2,6,12.</ref> | ||
<li>Pharaoh, King of Egypt.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 29:2-3.</ref> | <li>Pharaoh, King of Egypt.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 29:2-3; 31:2.</ref> | ||
== Relation to Serpents/Dragons == | == Relation to Serpents/Dragons == | ||
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<li>In Ezekiel 29:3 is called "a great dragon which lies in the middle of the rivers." More detail is given in verses 4-8 about putting hooks in its jaws, causing fish to stick to its scales, and bringing it up out of the rivers to throw it in the wilderness as food for animals and birds. | <li>In Ezekiel 29:3 is called "a great dragon which lies in the middle of the rivers." More detail is given in verses 4-8 about putting hooks in its jaws, causing fish to stick to its scales, and bringing it up out of the rivers to throw it in the wilderness as food for animals and birds. | ||
<li>In Ezekiel 32:2-4 called "a whale in the seas" that came forth with the rivers and fouled them, which will be cast forth in the field for the birds and animals. | <li>In Ezekiel 32:2-4 called "a whale in the seas" that came forth with the rivers and fouled them, which will be cast forth in the field for the birds and animals. | ||
<li>In Revelation 12:9 and 20:2 it says the great dragon, that old serpent which is the Devil, and Satan, is to be cast out and bound a thousand years. | |||
== Relation to a Great Wicked City == | == Relation to a Great Wicked City == | ||
Frequently it speaks of Satan in relation to a great, wicked city by the sea<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 26:3-5,16-17.</ref> that reigns over the kings of the earth<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:17; Revelation 17:18; 18:3.</ref>, a proud harlot who says evil will never come upon it and it will never be a widow.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:4; 47:7-9.</ref> Its great merchandise will be destroyed<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:3,8; 47:15; Ezekiel 26:4-5,12; Revelation 18:3,11-19.</ref> and its people slaughtered.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 47:14; Ezekiel 26:6; Revelation 18:8.</ref> Israel was given into its hand out of anger, and it rejoiced, showing them no mercy.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 47:6; Ezekiel 26:2.</ref> The kings of the earth and merchants will mourn it.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 26:16-18; Revelations 18:9-10,15-19.</ref> Its harps will be silenced.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:16.</ref> | Frequently it speaks of Satan in relation to a great, wicked city by the sea<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 26:3-5,16-17.</ref> that reigns over the kings of the earth<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:17; Revelation 17:18; 18:3.</ref>, a proud harlot who says evil will never come upon it and it will never be a widow.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:4; 47:7-9.</ref> Its great merchandise will be destroyed<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:3,8; 47:15; Ezekiel 26:4-5,12; 27:3; Revelation 18:3,11-19.</ref> and its people slaughtered.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 47:14; Ezekiel 26:6; Revelation 18:8.</ref> Israel was given into its hand out of anger, and it rejoiced, showing them no mercy.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 47:6; Ezekiel 26:2.</ref> The kings of the earth and merchants will mourn it.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 26:16-18; 27:32; Revelations 18:9-10,15-19.</ref> Its harps will be silenced.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:16; Revelation 18:22.</ref> | ||
<li>In Isaiah 23 and Ezekiel 26 it is called 'Tyre' or 'Tyrus', a 'mart of nations', and "land of the Chaldeans".<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:13.</ref> It is called a harlot.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:15-16.</ref> | <li>In Isaiah 23 and Ezekiel 26-27 it is called 'Tyre' or 'Tyrus', a 'mart of nations', and "land of the Chaldeans".<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:13.</ref> It is called a harlot.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 23:15-16.</ref> | ||
<li>In Isaiah 47 it is called "Virgin daughter of Babylon" and "daughter of the Chaldeans", once called tender and delicate and | <li>In Isaiah 47 it is called "Virgin daughter of Babylon" and "daughter of the Chaldeans", once called tender and delicate and 'Lady of Kingdoms.' | ||
<li>In Revelation chapters 17 and 18, likely the most detailed description, it is called 'Babylon' and pictured as a female harlot clothed in purple and scarlet, sitting on a beast in the wilderness. 17:18 specifically says "the woman which you saw is that great city, which reigns over the kings of the earth." | <li>In Revelation chapters 17 and 18, likely the most detailed description, it is called 'Babylon' and pictured as a female harlot clothed in purple and scarlet, sitting on a beast in the wilderness. 17:18 specifically says "the woman which you saw is that great city, which reigns over the kings of the earth." | ||
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Satan, also known as Lucifer, is a Biblical figure mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. The word comes from the Hebrew for "adversary".[1] As an angel, a spiritual being,[2] it is difficult to ascribe gender, and indeed traits such as incredible beauty, for which God loved him, seem to suggest femininity, yet for purposes of this page, will be described generically as a 'he'.
By these and other names, such as the Devil, the figure is common in religion and literature. The concept of a duality between a good and an evil spirit includes the third-century Persian concept of Manichaeism, which became a Catholic heresy. The idea continues in contemporary political thought as Manichaean paranoia.
The term has been used to describe opposing religious movements since the 16th century, and there is a modern Church of Satan. Although largely discredited, there are accusations of widespread Satanic ritual abuse.
Background
Lucifer walked in Eden, the garden of God, where every precious stone was his covering. When created, so too was the craftsmanship of his musical instruments.[3] He walked up and down among the stones of fire.[4] He was exalted among the angels in heaven, who envied him, and then rebelled against God.[5] When he fell, God mourned for him,.[6] and made nations to shake at the sound of his fall.[7] Though he was the greatest among the angels, he was brought down to the pit.[8]
Traits
The following descriptions are given of Satan:
Crime
Of Satan was said to him that "you were perfect in all your ways, until evil was found in you."[16]
Punishment
Lucifer was cast out of heaven,[25] and Jesus said, "I beheld Satan fall as lightning from heaven."[26] As punishment of Satan, God said He would do the following:
Result
As a result, the chief angels, called "fir trees" and "cedars of Lebanon" (see Angels) rejoice, saying "since you are laid down, no feller has come against us."[39] The whole earth is still and at rest, and breaks into singing.[40]
Sheol quakes to encounter his coming, stirring up the dead; the leaders of the earth and kings of the nation.[41] They ask, "Have you become weak like us?"[42] Named include Elam, Asshur, Meshech, Tubal, Edom, and the princes of the north including Zidonians.[43] When throwing Satan out, the heaven will be covered, the stars darkened, the sun covered with a cloud, the moon not give its light, and darkness will reign over the land.[44]
Titles
Satan is given the following names or titles:
Relation to Serpents/Dragons
Many times throughout the Bible, Satan appears or is referenced in relation to snakes and dragons:
Relation to a Great Wicked City
Frequently it speaks of Satan in relation to a great, wicked city by the sea[51] that reigns over the kings of the earth[52], a proud harlot who says evil will never come upon it and it will never be a widow.[53] Its great merchandise will be destroyed[54] and its people slaughtered.[55] Israel was given into its hand out of anger, and it rejoiced, showing them no mercy.[56] The kings of the earth and merchants will mourn it.[57] Its harps will be silenced.[58]
References
- ↑ Satan, Online Etymology Dictionary
- ↑ The Bible. 2 Corinthians 11:14; Ephesians 2:2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Bible. Ezekiel 28:13.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:14.
- ↑ The Bible. Judges 9:7-15; Ezekiel 31:3-14.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 31:15.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 31:16.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 31:18.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:3.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:11.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:4-5.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:12.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 The Bible. Ezekiel 28:16.
- ↑ The Bible. Mark 8:33.
- ↑ The Bible. John 8:44.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:15.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:2
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 The Bible. Ezekiel 28:17, 32:9.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 47:10.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:13-14.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:6.
- ↑ Isaiah 14:16-17.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:20.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:18.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 The Bible. Isaiah 14:12.
- ↑ The Bible. Luke 10:18.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:7, 32:12.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:10, 32:9.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:16-17.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:6.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:18.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:19.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:8, 32:18.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:11.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:19.
- ↑ The Bible.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:21-22.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:22-23, Revelation 17-18.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:8, 16-17.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:7.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:9, Ezekiel 32:9-10.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:10.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 32:22-30
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 32:7-8.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:14.
- ↑ The Bible. John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11.
- ↑ The Bible. Ephesians 2:2.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:4.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:2,6,12.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 29:2-3; 31:2.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 26:3-5,16-17.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 23:17; Revelation 17:18; 18:3.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 23:4; 47:7-9.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 23:3,8; 47:15; Ezekiel 26:4-5,12; 27:3; Revelation 18:3,11-19.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 47:14; Ezekiel 26:6; Revelation 18:8.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 47:6; Ezekiel 26:2.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 26:16-18; 27:32; Revelations 18:9-10,15-19.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 23:16; Revelation 18:22.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 23:13.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 23:15-16.