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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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