The Hebrew term śāṭān (Hebrew: שָׂטָן) is a generic noun meaning "accuser" or "adversary",[7][8] and is derived from a verb meaning primarily "to obstruct, oppose".[9] In the earlier biblical books, e.g. 1 Samuel 29:4, it refer to human adversaries, but in the later books, especially Job 1-2 and Zechariah 3, to a supernatural entity.[8] When used without the definite article (simply satan), it can refer to any accuser,[10] but when it is used with the definite article (ha-satan), it usually refers specifically to the heavenly accuser, the satan.[10]
The word with the definite article Ha-Satan (Hebrew: הַשָּׂטָן hasSāṭān) occurs 17 times in the Masoretic Text, in two books of the Hebrew Bible: Job ch. 1–2 (14×) and Zechariah 3:1–2 (3×).[11] [12] It is translated in English bibles mostly as 'Satan' (18x in Book of Job, I Books of Chronicles and Book of Zechariah).
The word without the definite article is used in 10 instances, of which two are translated diabolos in the Septuagint. It is translated in English Bibles as 'an accuser' (1x) but mostly as 'an adversary' (9x as in Book of Numbers, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 Kings).
1 Chronicles 21:1, "Satan stood up against Israel" (KJV) or "And there standeth up an adversary against Israel" (Young's Literal Translation)[13]
Psalm 109:6b "and let Satan stand at his right hand" (KJV)[14] or "let an accuser stand at his right hand." (ESV, etc.)
The word does not occur in the Book of Genesis, which mentions only a talking serpent and does not identify the serpent with any supernatural entity.[15] The first occurrence of the word "satan" in the Hebrew Bible in reference to a supernatural figure comes from Numbers 22:22,[7] which describes the Angel of Yahweh confronting Balaam on his donkey:[6] "Balaam's departure aroused the wrath of Elohim, and the Angel of Yahweh stood in the road as a satan against him."[7] In 2 Samuel 24, Yahweh sends the "Angel of Yahweh" to inflict a plague against Israel for three days, killing 70,000 people as punishment for David having taken a census without his approval.[16] 1 Chronicles 21:1 repeats this story,[16] but replaces the "Angel of Yahweh" with an entity referred to as "a satan".[16]
Some passages clearly refer to the satan, without using the word itself.[17] 1 Samuel 2:12 describes the sons of Eli as "sons of Belial";[18] the later usage of this word makes it clearly a synonym for "satan".[18] In 1 Samuel 16:14–23 Yahweh sends a "troubling spirit" to torment King Saul as a mechanism to ingratiate David with the king.[19] In 1 Kings 22:19–25, the prophet Micaiah describes to King Ahab a vision of Yahweh sitting on his throne surrounded by the Host of Heaven.[18] Yahweh asks the Host which of them will lead Ahab astray.[18] A "spirit", whose name is not specified, but who is analogous to the satan, volunteers to be "a Lying Spirit in the mouth of all his Prophets".[18]
Book of Job
The Examination of Job (c. 1821) by William Blake
The satan appears in the Book of Job, a poe
This document provides an analysis of the prophecy in Daniel 7 of the four beasts and the "little horn" power. It summarizes that the four beasts represent four successive world empires: the lion represents Babylon, the bear represents Medo-Persia, the leopard with four wings and heads represents the swift Greek empire of Alexander, and the terrible beast with iron teeth represents the Roman Empire. It then focuses on analyzing the "little horn" power, concluding that it represents the papacy based on evidence that it would rise after the ten divisions of Rome, be both a political and religious power that would oppress God's people for 1260 years, and try to change God's law, such as instituting Sunday worship in place
The document discusses familiar spirits, which are evil spirits that form close relationships and communication with humans. It describes how familiar spirits deceive people into thinking they are beneficial guides, when in reality they lead people astray. The document lists several ways that familiar spirits can be acquired, such as through divination, meditation, imaginary friends, drugs, and forms of divination like hydromancy and necromancy. It warns that familiar spirits seduce humans away from God and into the kingdom of darkness.
The document discusses the spirit of Belial, described as the second in command in the kingdom of darkness. It originates from fallen angels who cohabited with humans and produced giants. Belial influences people to commit vile sins that arouse moral indignation and brings God's judgment. It operates through seduction, idolatry, sexual immorality and perversion. The spirit works to sear people's consciences and causes acts like rape without remorse. Belial will ultimately be defeated by Jesus Christ.
This document provides an overview of the spiritual entity known as Behemoth. It describes Behemoth as a massive creature that represents oppressive systems that enslave millions of people. The document analyzes passages from the Book of Job and Book of Enoch that reference Behemoth. It examines characteristics of Behemoth such as its size, strength, power, and solid foundations, which allow it to flexibly withstand attacks and challenges to its rule while continuing to reproduce fear and control over mankind. The overall message is that Behemoth represents demonic systems of vast influence that must be dismantled through spiritual warfare in order to liberate people.
This document discusses the spirit of Leviathan from the Bible. It describes Leviathan as a multi-headed sea serpent or dragon that represents the spirit of pride. The document analyzes Leviathan's characteristics of pride, stubbornness, hardness of heart, and ability to incite confusion and break up relationships based on passages from Job and other books of the Bible. It asserts that Leviathan rules over religious spirits and demons and must be defeated through humility, obedience, and crushing its heads with the authority of Jesus Christ.
This document outlines chapters from a deliverance manual by Pat Holliday. It discusses demons and the deliverance ministry. Some key points include:
1) Demons are evil spirits mentioned in the Bible, though the word "demon" itself is not used. Jesus performed exorcisms to cast out demons.
2) The deliverance ministry involves casting out demons from people who are possessed. It is based on the authority and power Christians have been given through Jesus.
3) The deliverance ministry was controversial in Jesus' time, as religious leaders accused him of using demonic power. However, Jesus had compassion and helped people afflicted by demons.
This is a study of Jesus being with the wild animals in the wilderness during His time of temptation. There is more written on this than you would expect.
This document provides an analysis of the prophecy in Daniel 7 of the four beasts and the "little horn" power. It summarizes that the four beasts represent four successive world empires: the lion represents Babylon, the bear represents Medo-Persia, the leopard with four wings and heads represents the swift Greek empire of Alexander, and the terrible beast with iron teeth represents the Roman Empire. It then focuses on analyzing the "little horn" power, concluding that it represents the papacy based on evidence that it would rise after the ten divisions of Rome, be both a political and religious power that would oppress God's people for 1260 years, and try to change God's law, such as instituting Sunday worship in place
The document discusses familiar spirits, which are evil spirits that form close relationships and communication with humans. It describes how familiar spirits deceive people into thinking they are beneficial guides, when in reality they lead people astray. The document lists several ways that familiar spirits can be acquired, such as through divination, meditation, imaginary friends, drugs, and forms of divination like hydromancy and necromancy. It warns that familiar spirits seduce humans away from God and into the kingdom of darkness.
The document discusses the spirit of Belial, described as the second in command in the kingdom of darkness. It originates from fallen angels who cohabited with humans and produced giants. Belial influences people to commit vile sins that arouse moral indignation and brings God's judgment. It operates through seduction, idolatry, sexual immorality and perversion. The spirit works to sear people's consciences and causes acts like rape without remorse. Belial will ultimately be defeated by Jesus Christ.
This document provides an overview of the spiritual entity known as Behemoth. It describes Behemoth as a massive creature that represents oppressive systems that enslave millions of people. The document analyzes passages from the Book of Job and Book of Enoch that reference Behemoth. It examines characteristics of Behemoth such as its size, strength, power, and solid foundations, which allow it to flexibly withstand attacks and challenges to its rule while continuing to reproduce fear and control over mankind. The overall message is that Behemoth represents demonic systems of vast influence that must be dismantled through spiritual warfare in order to liberate people.
This document discusses the spirit of Leviathan from the Bible. It describes Leviathan as a multi-headed sea serpent or dragon that represents the spirit of pride. The document analyzes Leviathan's characteristics of pride, stubbornness, hardness of heart, and ability to incite confusion and break up relationships based on passages from Job and other books of the Bible. It asserts that Leviathan rules over religious spirits and demons and must be defeated through humility, obedience, and crushing its heads with the authority of Jesus Christ.
This document outlines chapters from a deliverance manual by Pat Holliday. It discusses demons and the deliverance ministry. Some key points include:
1) Demons are evil spirits mentioned in the Bible, though the word "demon" itself is not used. Jesus performed exorcisms to cast out demons.
2) The deliverance ministry involves casting out demons from people who are possessed. It is based on the authority and power Christians have been given through Jesus.
3) The deliverance ministry was controversial in Jesus' time, as religious leaders accused him of using demonic power. However, Jesus had compassion and helped people afflicted by demons.
This is a study of Jesus being with the wild animals in the wilderness during His time of temptation. There is more written on this than you would expect.
This is a study of Jesus being the servant of Jehovah. This is a main theme in Isaiah, and so we are only dealing with a small amount of writings on this topic.
A verse by verse commentary on Zephaniah 1 dealing with God warning of complete destruction on earth, and special judgment on Judah and Jerusalem. It goes on to deal with the Great Day of the Lord which is near.
This document contains a passage from Isaiah about the coming Messiah and his titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. It then provides commentary from various scholars and preachers discussing the meaning and fulfillment of this prophecy. They view it as predicting an ideal, divine ruler rather than a mere human king. Some see it fulfilled in Jesus Christ as the spiritual ruler who established his kingdom through love and sacrifice.
Verse one: “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars”
The “woman” is the Church, also called virgins or Christ bride. Ezekiel 16, Matthew 25:1-13; Revelation 14:4; Revelation 19:7. This is a distinction from the Harlot who rejects Christ (Rev 17:1)
“clothed” refers to Orthodox Israel who did not receive Christ, type and shadow - Joseph, son of Jacob/Israel dreamed about his brothers and family that they would kneel before him, they rejected him. This is Israel in the tribulation. (Genesis 37:5-11)
What separates Man from Angels is a fine line. Yet, that line, the peerage God inextricably bound into Man’s Soul, raised him above all in Creation, including the Heavenly Angels. To understand why God imbued our Souls with this ponderous legacy, why we must be vigilant to keep this incredible gift, why it incited a baleful Angelic Rebellion in Heaven, and why the Fallen Angels have ever after conspired the utter annihilation of Man, is the purpose behind this essay.
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and greeted her, saying she had found favor with God. He told her she would conceive and bear a son, and name him Jesus. He said Jesus would be great and called the Son of God, taking the throne of David, and his kingdom would never end. Mary was perplexed by this since she was a virgin, but the angel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and God's power would overshadow her. He mentioned Elizabeth's pregnancy in her old age as confirmation. Mary humbly submitted to God's will.
Exploring the mark of cain connection to the mark of the beastDavid G
In this essay we will study similarities that could bookend the Mark of Cain with the Mark of the Beast. To do that, we must establish what that Mark of Cain was, and that his Line survived the Flood. We also ponder the path to their salvation, a path of embracing the ethics of shepherd service founded in the Garden of Eden when our sovereignty passed from Angels to Man; ethics many of the Angels refused to embrace, not realizing the endless torment that choice would reap. We will study how they bound us in a beatific dystopia, ensnaring us by smoothly flipped oaths, and ever demand our obedient deference to a hijacked genealogy.
The similarities in Christianity to the Norse religions are represented by the Trinity of God the Father, God the Son who is Jesus and the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons, the three persons are distinct, yet are one in substance, essence and nature. In this context, "nature" is what one is, while a "person" is who one is.
The document discusses several key aspects of Islamic faith and compares them to Christian beliefs. It notes that Islam, like Christianity, teaches that those who disobey God will be punished in Hell, while the obedient will be rewarded in Paradise. However, Islam divides both Hell and Paradise into numerous levels. The document also discusses the Book of Enoch, noting that it describes ten levels of Heaven and influences some Christian beliefs, though it is not part of the biblical canon. Finally, it compares Islamic and Catholic concepts of purgatory.
This document provides commentary on Isaiah 1 from multiple scholars. It summarizes the key details in the chapter, including that it contains a rebuke of Judah for its corruptions and a call to repentance. The document also provides background historical context, defining important terms and explaining the meaning of Isaiah's name. It details the reigns of the kings of Judah that Isaiah prophesied under, from Uzziah to Hezekiah.
Exploring ancient christian mystery traditionsDavid G
Here we will explore the mystery traditions and connectivity between Venus, Mary the Magdalene, Jesus the Christ, royal marriage rules, fallen angels, the Nephilim, a hidden tradition of Mother Nature, and how all these things tie so tightly together.
I have researched the meaning behind the 5-pointed star, how Epochs are measured, why Venus was important (meditate on why Satanists hijacked and corrupted this symbol, just as they did the Lion of Judah constellation, remaking it Orion; depicting him killing that Lion), why royals were forbidden to breed with common people (a Nephilim promise to God in the days of Noah), Jesus the Christ's hidden marital status, his intimate relationship with Mary Magdalene, of her true ecclesiastic status and royal pedigree, and the secret Mother Goddess we worship alongside the Father as One Being. Yet, one needs also to consider the throbbing headache of trying to understand how all these seemingly disparate things so inseparably bind together, once we explore deeply enough to find their initial points of connection.
This document discusses the spirit of Jezebel from the biblical story of Jezebel and how it continues to operate today. It describes Jezebel as a controlling, manipulative spirit that seeks power and influence through deception, sexual immorality, witchcraft and idolatry. The spirit of Jezebel operates in individuals to gain control and destroy leadership, and it also influences cultures through outlets like feminism, entertainment and fashion to promote rebellion, lust and apostasy. The document warns that fully confronting and destroying the strongholds of the Jezebel spirit requires having the kingly anointing of Christ.
This document provides an outline and overview of the book of Revelation. It begins by describing the four typical ways Revelation has been interpreted: already fulfilled, a history from Jesus to the end, not yet fulfilled beginning in chapter 4, and idealist/symbolic. The document then examines the situation of the early church that John was writing to, noting they faced persecution but lacked clarity on God's plans.
The main sections and symbols of Revelation are summarized. It describes seven churches that received letters with a consistent pattern of greeting, title of Christ, commendation, criticism, warning, and promise. Chapters 4-22 are divided into the seven seals, seven trumpets, the dragon/beasts, seven bowls,
A verse by verse commentary on Jeremiah 23 dealing with God's anger at the shepherds of His people who scatter the flock, but God promises to return His people to the land under a righteous shepherd who will guide His people to success.
Alexander Whyte said of Elijah, “He was a Mount Sinai of a man with a heart like a thunderstorm.” F. B. Meyer said, “This Colossus among ordinary men who dwarfs us all...” J. R. MacDuff, “life of ELIJAH is, in the truest sense of the word, a poem, - an inspired epic. It is surrounded throughout with a blended halo of heroism and saintliness. Though neither angel nor demigod, but "a man of like
passions," intensely human in all the varied incidents and episodes of his picturesque history, - he yet seems as if he held converse more with Heaven than earth. His name, which literally means "My GOD the Lord," or "Jehovah is my GOD," introduces us to one who had delegated to him superhuman powers; not only an ambassador from above, but the very viceroy and representative of Omnipotence.
Angels And Humans Boundaries And SynergiesJeff Nelson
The document provides an overview of angelology in the Dead Sea Scrolls. It discusses the nature and appearance of angels, noting they were believed to have human-like forms but were eternal beings that could move between heaven and earth. It outlines the hierarchy of angels in the scrolls, including archangels like Michael, Gabriel, Sariel, and Raphael. A key figure is Melchizedek, portrayed as a priestly and heavenly warrior figure. The document also discusses the roles of angels as priests serving in a heavenly temple and their relationship to natural phenomena and humanity.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Daniel chapter 2, which contains God's prophecy to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon about a statue made of different metals that represents future kingdoms. The dream foretells the rise and fall of Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. Rome is later represented by the feet of iron and clay, symbolizing the divided nations of Europe and the union of church and state in the Roman Papacy. The document examines various details in the prophecy and their fulfillment in history to demonstrate how Daniel foretold the future accurately long before it occurred.
This is a study of Jesus being the servant of Jehovah. This is a main theme in Isaiah, and so we are only dealing with a small amount of writings on this topic.
A verse by verse commentary on Zephaniah 1 dealing with God warning of complete destruction on earth, and special judgment on Judah and Jerusalem. It goes on to deal with the Great Day of the Lord which is near.
This document contains a passage from Isaiah about the coming Messiah and his titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. It then provides commentary from various scholars and preachers discussing the meaning and fulfillment of this prophecy. They view it as predicting an ideal, divine ruler rather than a mere human king. Some see it fulfilled in Jesus Christ as the spiritual ruler who established his kingdom through love and sacrifice.
Verse one: “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars”
The “woman” is the Church, also called virgins or Christ bride. Ezekiel 16, Matthew 25:1-13; Revelation 14:4; Revelation 19:7. This is a distinction from the Harlot who rejects Christ (Rev 17:1)
“clothed” refers to Orthodox Israel who did not receive Christ, type and shadow - Joseph, son of Jacob/Israel dreamed about his brothers and family that they would kneel before him, they rejected him. This is Israel in the tribulation. (Genesis 37:5-11)
What separates Man from Angels is a fine line. Yet, that line, the peerage God inextricably bound into Man’s Soul, raised him above all in Creation, including the Heavenly Angels. To understand why God imbued our Souls with this ponderous legacy, why we must be vigilant to keep this incredible gift, why it incited a baleful Angelic Rebellion in Heaven, and why the Fallen Angels have ever after conspired the utter annihilation of Man, is the purpose behind this essay.
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and greeted her, saying she had found favor with God. He told her she would conceive and bear a son, and name him Jesus. He said Jesus would be great and called the Son of God, taking the throne of David, and his kingdom would never end. Mary was perplexed by this since she was a virgin, but the angel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and God's power would overshadow her. He mentioned Elizabeth's pregnancy in her old age as confirmation. Mary humbly submitted to God's will.
Exploring the mark of cain connection to the mark of the beastDavid G
In this essay we will study similarities that could bookend the Mark of Cain with the Mark of the Beast. To do that, we must establish what that Mark of Cain was, and that his Line survived the Flood. We also ponder the path to their salvation, a path of embracing the ethics of shepherd service founded in the Garden of Eden when our sovereignty passed from Angels to Man; ethics many of the Angels refused to embrace, not realizing the endless torment that choice would reap. We will study how they bound us in a beatific dystopia, ensnaring us by smoothly flipped oaths, and ever demand our obedient deference to a hijacked genealogy.
The similarities in Christianity to the Norse religions are represented by the Trinity of God the Father, God the Son who is Jesus and the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons, the three persons are distinct, yet are one in substance, essence and nature. In this context, "nature" is what one is, while a "person" is who one is.
The document discusses several key aspects of Islamic faith and compares them to Christian beliefs. It notes that Islam, like Christianity, teaches that those who disobey God will be punished in Hell, while the obedient will be rewarded in Paradise. However, Islam divides both Hell and Paradise into numerous levels. The document also discusses the Book of Enoch, noting that it describes ten levels of Heaven and influences some Christian beliefs, though it is not part of the biblical canon. Finally, it compares Islamic and Catholic concepts of purgatory.
This document provides commentary on Isaiah 1 from multiple scholars. It summarizes the key details in the chapter, including that it contains a rebuke of Judah for its corruptions and a call to repentance. The document also provides background historical context, defining important terms and explaining the meaning of Isaiah's name. It details the reigns of the kings of Judah that Isaiah prophesied under, from Uzziah to Hezekiah.
Exploring ancient christian mystery traditionsDavid G
Here we will explore the mystery traditions and connectivity between Venus, Mary the Magdalene, Jesus the Christ, royal marriage rules, fallen angels, the Nephilim, a hidden tradition of Mother Nature, and how all these things tie so tightly together.
I have researched the meaning behind the 5-pointed star, how Epochs are measured, why Venus was important (meditate on why Satanists hijacked and corrupted this symbol, just as they did the Lion of Judah constellation, remaking it Orion; depicting him killing that Lion), why royals were forbidden to breed with common people (a Nephilim promise to God in the days of Noah), Jesus the Christ's hidden marital status, his intimate relationship with Mary Magdalene, of her true ecclesiastic status and royal pedigree, and the secret Mother Goddess we worship alongside the Father as One Being. Yet, one needs also to consider the throbbing headache of trying to understand how all these seemingly disparate things so inseparably bind together, once we explore deeply enough to find their initial points of connection.
This document discusses the spirit of Jezebel from the biblical story of Jezebel and how it continues to operate today. It describes Jezebel as a controlling, manipulative spirit that seeks power and influence through deception, sexual immorality, witchcraft and idolatry. The spirit of Jezebel operates in individuals to gain control and destroy leadership, and it also influences cultures through outlets like feminism, entertainment and fashion to promote rebellion, lust and apostasy. The document warns that fully confronting and destroying the strongholds of the Jezebel spirit requires having the kingly anointing of Christ.
This document provides an outline and overview of the book of Revelation. It begins by describing the four typical ways Revelation has been interpreted: already fulfilled, a history from Jesus to the end, not yet fulfilled beginning in chapter 4, and idealist/symbolic. The document then examines the situation of the early church that John was writing to, noting they faced persecution but lacked clarity on God's plans.
The main sections and symbols of Revelation are summarized. It describes seven churches that received letters with a consistent pattern of greeting, title of Christ, commendation, criticism, warning, and promise. Chapters 4-22 are divided into the seven seals, seven trumpets, the dragon/beasts, seven bowls,
A verse by verse commentary on Jeremiah 23 dealing with God's anger at the shepherds of His people who scatter the flock, but God promises to return His people to the land under a righteous shepherd who will guide His people to success.
Alexander Whyte said of Elijah, “He was a Mount Sinai of a man with a heart like a thunderstorm.” F. B. Meyer said, “This Colossus among ordinary men who dwarfs us all...” J. R. MacDuff, “life of ELIJAH is, in the truest sense of the word, a poem, - an inspired epic. It is surrounded throughout with a blended halo of heroism and saintliness. Though neither angel nor demigod, but "a man of like
passions," intensely human in all the varied incidents and episodes of his picturesque history, - he yet seems as if he held converse more with Heaven than earth. His name, which literally means "My GOD the Lord," or "Jehovah is my GOD," introduces us to one who had delegated to him superhuman powers; not only an ambassador from above, but the very viceroy and representative of Omnipotence.
Angels And Humans Boundaries And SynergiesJeff Nelson
The document provides an overview of angelology in the Dead Sea Scrolls. It discusses the nature and appearance of angels, noting they were believed to have human-like forms but were eternal beings that could move between heaven and earth. It outlines the hierarchy of angels in the scrolls, including archangels like Michael, Gabriel, Sariel, and Raphael. A key figure is Melchizedek, portrayed as a priestly and heavenly warrior figure. The document also discusses the roles of angels as priests serving in a heavenly temple and their relationship to natural phenomena and humanity.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Daniel chapter 2, which contains God's prophecy to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon about a statue made of different metals that represents future kingdoms. The dream foretells the rise and fall of Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. Rome is later represented by the feet of iron and clay, symbolizing the divided nations of Europe and the union of church and state in the Roman Papacy. The document examines various details in the prophecy and their fulfillment in history to demonstrate how Daniel foretold the future accurately long before it occurred.
The document discusses the prophecy of Daniel chapter 2. It begins by providing context about Daniel's time in Babylon and the need for a revival of godliness. It then summarizes the key parts of Daniel's prophecy:
1) God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream about an image made of different metals which represented successive world empires - gold (Babylon), silver (Medo-Persia), bronze (Greece), and iron (Rome).
2) Daniel was able to interpret the dream, identifying each metal with a kingdom. Rome's division into European powers is symbolized by the feet of iron and clay.
3) The final kingdom will be Christ's everlasting kingdom
1. The document discusses the theory that the Antichrist will be Judas Iscariot reincarnated. Several biblical passages are presented as evidence, such as prophecies that describe the Antichrist betraying Israel in the same way Judas betrayed Jesus.
2. Additional support is drawn from passages that describe the Antichrist coming from the abyss or bottomless pit, which is said to be where Judas went after his death.
3. The theory proposes that Judas Iscariot was actually Satan incarnate, and the Antichrist spoken of in prophecy is a return of the same evil spirit in a new human vessel during the end times.
This document discusses the symbolism in the Bible of Elijah and the false prophet. It argues that in the last days, Elijah represents God's end-time church that comes with a message like Elijah's original message against sun worship and idolatry. The false prophet represents apostate Protestantism. It analyzes the symbolism of Jezebel representing the papacy and explains how Elijah's coming in the last days can be understood through the historical-prophetic framework of the seven churches and the 2300 day prophecy of Daniel 8, pointing to 1844 and the judgment of the living.
The Bible describes angels as powerful spiritual beings whom God created to perform specific jobs both in heaven and on earth. And although the Bible often mentions a “host” of angels, it only names a few.
This document provides an in-depth analysis of Revelation 12, which depicts the battle between good and evil expressed from Genesis to Revelation. It uses the symbolism of the dragon or serpent to represent Satan's power opposing the woman, who represents God's people. The woman first represents ancient Israel but later the Christian church. The dragon seeks to destroy the woman's offspring, who are believers in God. The document examines how Satan worked through seven successive kingdoms - Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, and the Papacy - to persecute God's people throughout history. It analyzes the symbolism in Revelation 12 in the context of the conflict between Christ and Satan from the creation of humanity to
This document discusses 5 common myths about angels and demons. It summarizes that while angels and demons are powerful spiritual beings, they are finite creatures created by God and not eternal or all-powerful like God. It also argues that passages like Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 that are sometimes used to describe Satan's fall actually refer to human kings being compared metaphorically to spiritual powers, not Satan himself. The document aims to dispel misconceptions and clarify what the Bible does and does not say about the nature and limitations of angels and demons.
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The document provides summaries of the books of the Bible in 3 sentences or less. It covers all the books from Genesis through Malachi, summarizing what each book is about and some of the key events or people described in each book. The summaries are concise but give a good high-level overview of the content and purpose of each biblical book.
The Prophetic Books of the Bible address the classical period of biblical prophecy from the days of Elijah to Malachi. They include the major prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, as well as the 12 minor prophets of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Lamentations, though not traditionally classified as a prophetic book, is also included. Each prophet addressed the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their eventual destruction or exile, with messages of warning, judgment, and hope.
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1. over the fallen world and a host of demons. In the Quran, Shaitan, also known as Iblis, is an entity
made of fire who was cast out of Heaven because he refused to bow before the newly-
created Adam and incites humans to sin by infecting their minds with waswās ("evil suggestions").
A figure known as ha-satan ("the satan") first appears in the Hebrew Bible as a heavenly prosecutor,
subordinate to Yahweh (God), who prosecutes the nation of Judah in the heavenly court and tests
the loyalty of Yahweh's followers. During the intertestamental period, possibly due to influence from
the Zoroastrian figure of Angra Mainyu, the satan developed into a malevolent entity with abhorrent
qualities in dualistic opposition to God. In the apocryphal Book of Jubilees, Yahweh grants the satan
(referred to as Mastema) authority over a group of fallen angels, or their offspring, to tempt humans
to sin and punish them.
Although the Book of Genesis does not mention him, he is often identified as the serpent in the
Garden of Eden. In the Synoptic Gospels, Satan tempts Jesus in the desert and is identified as the
cause of illness and temptation. In the Book of Revelation, Satan appears as a Great Red Dragon,
who is defeated by Michael the Archangel and cast down from Heaven. He is later bound for one
thousand years, but is briefly set free before being ultimately defeated and cast into the Lake of Fire.
In the Middle Ages, Satan played a minimal role in Christian theology and was used as a comic
relief figure in mystery plays. During the early modern period, Satan's significance greatly increased
as beliefs such as demonic possession and witchcraft became more prevalent. During the Age of
Enlightenment, belief in the existence of Satan was harshly criticized by thinkers such as Voltaire.
Nonetheless, belief in Satan has persisted, particularly in the Americas.
Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic
Satanism, Satan is considered a deity who is either worshipped or revered. In LaVeyan Satanism,
Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty. Satan's appearance is never described in
the Bible, but, since the ninth century, he has often been shown in Christian art with horns, cloven
hooves, unusually hairy legs, and a tail, often naked and holding a pitchfork. These are an amalgam
of traits derived from various pagan deities, including Pan, Poseidon, and Bes. Satan appears
frequently in Christian literature, most notably in Dante Alighieri's Inferno, all variants of the
classic Faust story, John Milton's Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and the poems of William
Blake. He continues to appear in film, television, and music.
The Hebrew term śāṭān (Hebrew: ן ָׂ
ט ָׂ
)ש is a generic noun meaning "accuser" or "adversary",[7][8]
and is
derived from a verb meaning primarily "to obstruct, oppose".[9]
In the earlier biblical books, e.g. 1
Samuel 29:4, it refer to human adversaries, but in the later books, especially Job 1-2
and Zechariah 3, to a supernatural entity.[8]
When used without the definite article (simply satan), it
can refer to any accuser,[10]
but when it is used with the definite article (ha-satan), it usually refers
specifically to the heavenly accuser, the satan.[10]
The word with the definite article Ha-Satan (Hebrew: ן ָׂ
ט ָׂ
ש ַ
ה hasSāṭān) occurs 17 times in
the Masoretic Text, in two books of the Hebrew Bible: Job ch. 1–2 (14×) and Zechariah 3:1–2
(3×).[11] [12]
It is translated in English bibles mostly as 'Satan' (18x in Book of Job, I Books of
Chronicles and Book of Zechariah).
The word without the definite article is used in 10 instances, of which two are translated diabolos in
the Septuagint. It is translated in English Bibles as 'an accuser' (1x) but mostly as 'an adversary' (9x
as in Book of Numbers, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 Kings).
1 Chronicles 21:1, "Satan stood up against Israel" (KJV) or "And there standeth up an
adversary against Israel" (Young's Literal Translation)[13]
2. Psalm 109:6b "and let Satan stand at his right hand" (KJV)[14]
or "let an accuser stand at
his right hand." (ESV, etc.)
The word does not occur in the Book of Genesis, which mentions only a talking serpent and does
not identify the serpent with any supernatural entity.[15]
The first occurrence of the word "satan" in the
Hebrew Bible in reference to a supernatural figure comes from Numbers 22:22,[7]
which describes
the Angel of Yahweh confronting Balaam on his donkey:[6]
"Balaam's departure aroused the wrath
of Elohim, and the Angel of Yahweh stood in the road as a satan against him."[7]
In 2 Samuel 24,
Yahweh sends the "Angel of Yahweh" to inflict a plague against Israel for three days, killing 70,000
people as punishment for David having taken a census without his approval.[16]
1 Chronicles
21:1 repeats this story,[16]
but replaces the "Angel of Yahweh" with an entity referred to as "a
satan".[16]
Some passages clearly refer to the satan, without using the word itself.[17]
1 Samuel 2:12 describes
the sons of Eli as "sons of Belial";[18]
the later usage of this word makes it clearly a synonym for
"satan".[18]
In 1 Samuel 16:14–23 Yahweh sends a "troubling spirit" to torment King Saul as a
mechanism to ingratiate David with the king.[19]
In 1 Kings 22:19–25, the prophet Micaiah describes
to King Ahab a vision of Yahweh sitting on his throne surrounded by the Host of Heaven.[18]
Yahweh
asks the Host which of them will lead Ahab astray.[18]
A "spirit", whose name is not specified, but who
is analogous to the satan, volunteers to be "a Lying Spirit in the mouth of all his Prophets".[18]
Book of Job
The Examination of Job (c. 1821) by William Blake
The satan appears in the Book of Job, a poetic dialogue set within a prose framework,[20]
which may
have been written around the time of the Babylonian captivity.[20]
In the text, Job is a righteous man
favored by Yahweh.[20]
Job 1:6–8 describes the "sons of God" (bənê hāʼĕlōhîm) presenting
themselves before Yahweh.[20]
Yahweh asks one of them, "the satan", where he has been, to which
he replies that he has been roaming around the earth.[20]
Yahweh asks, "Have you considered My
servant Job?"[20]
The satan replies by urging Yahweh to let him torture Job, promising that Job will
abandon his faith at the first tribulation.[21]
Yahweh consents; the satan destroys Job's servants and
flocks, yet Job refuses to condemn Yahweh.[21]
The first scene repeats itself, with the satan
presenting himself to Yahweh alongside the other "sons of God".[22]
Yahweh points out Job's
continued faithfulness, to which the satan insists that more testing is necessary;[22]
Yahweh once
again gives him permission to test Job.[22]
In the end, Job remains faithful and righteous, and it is
implied that the satan is shamed in his defeat.[23]
Book of Zechariah
Zechariah 3:1–7 contains a description of a vision dated to the middle of February of 519 BC,[24]
in
which an angel shows Zechariah a scene of Joshua the High Priest dressed in filthy rags,
3. representing the nation of Judah and its sins,[25]
on trial with Yahweh as the judge and the satan
standing as the prosecutor.[25]
Yahweh rebukes the satan[25]
and orders for Joshua to be given clean
clothes, representing Yahweh's forgiveness of Judah's sins.[25]
Second Temple period
Map showing the expansion of the Achaemenid Empire, in which Jews lived during the early Second Temple
Period,[8]
allowing Zoroastrian ideas about Angra Mainyu to influence the Jewish conception of Satan[8]
During the Second Temple Period, when Jews were living in the Achaemenid Empire, Judaism was
heavily influenced by Zoroastrianism, the religion of the Achaemenids.[26][8][27]
Jewish conceptions of
Satan were impacted by Angra Mainyu,[8][28]
the Zoroastrian god of evil, darkness, and ignorance.[8]
In
the Septuagint, the Hebrew ha-Satan in Job and Zechariah is translated by
the Greek word diabolos (slanderer), the same word in the Greek New Testament from which the
English word "devil" is derived.[29]
Where satan is used to refer to human enemies in the Hebrew
Bible, such as Hadad the Edomite and Rezon the Syrian, the word is left untranslated but
transliterated in the Greek as satan, a neologism in Greek.[29]
The idea of Satan as an opponent of God and a purely evil figure seems to have taken root in
Jewish pseudepigrapha during the Second Temple Period,[30]
particularly in
the apocalypses.[31]
The Book of Enoch, which the Dead Sea Scrolls have revealed to have been
nearly as popular as the Torah,[32]
describes a group of 200 angels known as the "Watchers", who
are assigned to supervise the earth, but instead abandon their duties and have sexual intercourse
with human women.[33]
The leader of the Watchers is Semjâzâ[34]
and another member of the group,
known as Azazel, spreads sin and corruption among humankind.[34]
The Watchers are ultimately
sequestered in isolated caves across the earth[34]
and are condemned to face judgement at the end
of time.[34]
The Book of Jubilees, written in around 150 BC,[35]
retells the story of the Watchers'
defeat,[36]
but, in deviation from the Book of Enoch, Mastema, the "Chief of Spirits", intervenes before
all of their demon offspring are sealed away, requesting for Yahweh to let him keep some of them to
become his workers.[37]
Yahweh acquiesces this request[37]
and Mastema uses them to tempt humans
into committing more sins, so that he may punish them for their wickedness.[38]
Later, Mastema
induces Yahweh to test Abraham by ordering him to sacrifice Isaac.[38][39]
The Second Book of Enoch, also called the Slavonic Book of Enoch, contains references to a
Watcher called Satanael.[40]
It is a pseudepigraphic text of an uncertain date and unknown
authorship. The text describes Satanael as being the prince of the Grigori who was cast out of
heaven[41]
and an evil spirit who knew the difference between what was "righteous" and "sinful".[42]
In
the Book of Wisdom, the devil is taken to be the being who brought death into the world, but
originally the culprit was recognized as Cain.[43][44][45]
The name Samael, which is used in reference to
one of the fallen angels, later became a common name for Satan in Jewish Midrash and Kabbalah.[46]
Judaism
4. The sound of a shofar (pictured) is believed to symbolically confuse Satan.
Most Jews do not believe in the existence of a supernatural omnimalevolent figure.[4