Scripture uses a number of terms to refer to demonic forces, stressing both their reality and hostility to God.

Deuteronomy 32:17

Demons

1 Corinthians 10:20-21

See also

Psalms 106:37
Matthew 8:16
Mark 7:26
Romans 8:38
James 2:19
Revelation 9:20
Matthew 10:1

Evil spirits

Acts 5:16; 8:7

See also

Matthew 12:43-45
Mark 1:23-26; 3:11
Revelation 18:2
Acts 16:16

Other terms for demons

See also

Spirits

Mark 9:17
Revelation 16:14

Spirits of demons

1 Timothy 4:1

Deceiving spirits

Ephesians 6:12
Colossians 2:15

Authorities, powers and forces

1 Peter 3:22

See also

4116 angels opposed to God
4126 Satan, resistance to
4195 spirits