Berean Strong's Lexicon daimón: Demon Original Word: δαίμων Word Origin: From the Greek verb δαίω (daió), meaning "to distribute fortunes" or "to divide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "daimón" is שֵׁד (shed), found in Deuteronomy 32:17 and Psalm 106:37, referring to demons or false gods. Usage: In the New Testament, "daimón" refers to an evil spirit or a fallen angel that opposes God and seeks to harm humans. These entities are often associated with possession, causing physical and mental afflictions, and are subject to the authority of Jesus Christ. The term is used to describe beings that are part of the spiritual realm, distinct from human beings and angels. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "daimón" could refer to a deity or a spirit, not necessarily evil. However, in the context of the New Testament, the term takes on a more negative connotation, aligning with Jewish and early Christian beliefs about spiritual warfare and the existence of malevolent spiritual beings. These demons are understood to be part of Satan's kingdom, actively working against God's purposes. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1142 daímōn (a feminine noun) – a demon, i.e. a fallen angel. See 1139 /diamonizomai ("demonized") and 1140 /daimónion ("little demon"). [This term occurs more often in the Textus Receptus (TR) than the later editions of the critical text. See for example Rev 16:14, 18:2. Whereas 1140 (daimónion) emphasizes the evil nature of fallen angels, 1142 (daímōn) may stress the pervasive presence of demons in the world.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from daió (to distribute destinies) Definition a demon NASB Translation demons (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1142: δαίμωνδαίμων, δαίμονος, ὁ, ἡ; 1. in Greek authors, a god, a goddess; an inferior deity, whether good or bad; hence, ἀγαθοδαιμονες and κακοδαιμονες are distinguished (cf. Winer's Grammar, 23 (22)). 2. In the N. T. an evil spirit (see δαιμόνιον, 2): Matthew 8:31; Mark 5:12 (R L); Luke 8:29 (R G L marginal reading); Revelation 16:14 (Rec.); From daio (to distribute fortunes); a d?Mon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature) -- devil. |
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