◄ 1142. daimón ►
Strong's Lexicon daimón: Demon Original Word: δαίμων Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: daimón Pronunciation: dah'-ee-mohn Phonetic Spelling: (dah'-ee-mown) Definition: an evil-spirit, demon. Meaning: A supernatural being or spirit, often considered malevolent or evil; a demon. Word Origin: From the root δαίω (daio), meaning "to distribute fortunes" or "to divide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7700 שֵׁד (shed): A term used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to demons or evil spirits, often associated with idolatry and false gods. • H7854 שָׂטָן (satan): While primarily translated as "adversary" or "accuser," this term is also linked to the concept of evil spiritual beings opposing God's will. These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term δαίμων within the biblical context, emphasizing its role in the spiritual narrative of the Scriptures. Usage: The term δαίμων is used in the New Testament to refer to evil spirits or demons, entities that are often depicted as opposing God and afflicting humans. Context: The Greek term δαίμων (daimōn) appears in the New Testament as a reference to evil spirits or demons. These beings are often portrayed as adversaries to God and His purposes, influencing or possessing individuals to lead them away from righteousness. In the cultural context of the New Testament, δαίμων was understood as a supernatural entity with the power to affect the physical and spiritual realms. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of δαίμων is illustrated in several passages. For example, in Matthew 8:31, the demons beg Jesus, "If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs." This passage highlights the recognition of Jesus' authority over these spirits and their subservience to His command. The New Testament presents δαίμων as part of the spiritual warfare between good and evil, where Jesus and His followers are depicted as having authority over these malevolent beings. The presence of δαίμων in the biblical narrative underscores the reality of spiritual conflict and the need for divine intervention and protection. Theologically, δαίμων is often associated with the fallen angels who rebelled against God and now seek to undermine His creation. The New Testament encourages believers to be vigilant and to rely on the power of God to resist the influence of these spirits. 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 Origin perhaps from daió (to distribute destinies) Definition a demon NASB Translation demons (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1142: δαίμων δαίμων, 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.); (where L T Tr WH δαιμονίων). (B. D. (especially American edition) under the word ; cf. δαιμονίζομαι.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance demon, evil spirit From daio (to distribute fortunes); a d?Mon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature) -- devil. Forms and Transliterations δαιμονες δαίμονες δαίμονος δαιμόνων daimones daímones Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:31 N-NMP GRK: οἱ δὲ δαίμονες παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν NAS: The demons [began] to entreat KJV: So the devils besought him, INT: and [the] demons begged him Strong's Greek 1142 1 Occurrence δαίμονες — 1 Occ.