Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Βεελζεβούλ”
Understanding Beelzeboúl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Chaldee origin (by parody on בַּעַל זְבוּב) Beelzebub. - dung-god - Beelzebul, a name of Satan
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Βεελζεβούλ
Phoneticbeh-el-zeb-ool'
TransliterationBeelzeboúl
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Chaldee origin (by parody on בַּעַל זְבוּב) Beelzebub. - dung-god - Beelzebul, a name of Satan
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:24 | “But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.” Word: Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboúl) | |
| Mark 3:22 | “And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.” Word: Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboúl) | |
| Luke 11:18 | “If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.” Word: Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboúl) |