The meaning of “δαιμόνιον”
Understanding daimónion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative of δαίμων devil, god. - a dæmonic being - by extension a deity
δαιμόνιον
neuter of a derivative of δαίμων devil, god. - a dæmonic being - by extension a deity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:18 | “For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.” Word: δαιμόνιον (daimónion) | |
| Mark 7:26 | “The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.” Word: δαιμόνιον (daimónion) | |
| Luke 9:1 | “Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.” Word: δαιμόνιον (daimónion) | |
| John 8:52 | “Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.” Word: δαιμόνιον (daimónion) | |
| Acts 17:18 | “Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.” Word: δαιμόνιον (daimónion) |