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Beelzebul
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Smith’s Bible Dictionary
(lord of the house), the title of a heathen deity, to whom the Jews ascribed the sovereignty of the evil spirits; Satan, the prince of the devils. (Matthew 10:25; 12:24; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15) ff. The correct reading is without doubt Beelzebul , and not Beelzebub .
William Smith; revised by F. N. Peloubet and M. A. Peloubet; CrossWire SWORD module Smith 1.3
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Definition
Beelzebul is another name for Satan, or the devil. It is also sometimes spelled, “Beelzebub.”
- This name literally means “lord of flies” which means “ruler over demons.” But it is best to translate this term close to the original spelling rather than translate the meaning.
- It could also be translated as “Beelzebul the devil” to make it clear who is being referred to.
- This name is related to the name of the false god “Baal-zebub” of Ekron.
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(See also: demon, Ekron, Satan)
Bible References
Word Data
- Strong’s: G09540
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