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Satan is given the following names or titles: | Satan is given the following names or titles: | ||
* Lucifer, Hebrew "heylel" or 'Morningstar'.<ref name=castout /> | |||
* Son of the Morning.<ref name=castout /> | |||
* The Anointed Cherub Who Encloses.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:14.</ref> | |||
* Prince of this World.<ref name=worldprince /> | |||
* Prince of the Power of the Air.<ref name=airprince /> | |||
Satan is represented as the following historical characters: | Satan is represented as the following historical characters: | ||
* King of Babylon.<ref>The Bible. Isaiah 14:4.</ref> | |||
* Prince/King of Tyrus.<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:2,6,12.</ref> | |||
* 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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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] Was given unusual powers. In Luke 4:6 Satan says he was given power over all the kingdoms of the world for all time, and to give it to whom he chooses, a fact Jesus does not deny. Is frequently called the "Prince of this world"[9] and at one point "the prince of the power of the air".[10] Hebrews 2:14 says he had the power of death and that Jesus came to destroy him as such. In Jude 1:9 it says Michael the Archangel dared not bring an evil accusation against Satan when they were arguing over the body of Moses, saying only that the Lord rebuked him.
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."[18]
Punishment
Lucifer was cast out of heaven,[27] and Jesus said, "I beheld Satan fall as lightning from heaven."[28] 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."[41] The whole earth is still and at rest, and breaks into singing.[42]
Sheol quakes to encounter his coming, stirring up the dead; the leaders of the earth and kings of the nation.[43] They ask, "Have you become weak like us?"[44] Named include Elam, Asshur, Meshech, Tubal, Edom, and the princes of the north including Zidonians.[45] 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.[46]
Titles
Satan is given the following names or titles:
- Lucifer, Hebrew "heylel" or 'Morningstar'.[27]
- Son of the Morning.[27]
- The Anointed Cherub Who Encloses.[47]
- Prince of this World.[9]
- Prince of the Power of the Air.[10]
Satan is represented as the following historical characters:
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.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Bible. John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 The Bible. Ephesians 2:2.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:3.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:11.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:4-5.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:12.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 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
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 The Bible. Ezekiel 28:17, 32:9.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 47:10.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:13-14.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:6.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:16-17.
- ↑ The Bible. Isaiah 14:20.
- ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:18.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 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. 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.