Strong's Lexicon daimoniódés: Demonic, devilish Original Word: δαιμονιώδης Word Origin: Derived from δαίμων (daimōn), meaning "demon" or "evil spirit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "daimoniódés," the concept of demonic influence can be related to Hebrew terms like שֵׁד (shed, Strong's H7700), which refers to demons or evil spirits. Usage: The term "daimoniódés" is used to describe something that is characteristic of or influenced by demons. It conveys the idea of being devilish or having qualities associated with evil spirits. In the New Testament, it is used to describe wisdom or behavior that is contrary to God's nature and is influenced by demonic forces. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of demons was well-known, often associated with spirits that could influence human affairs, both for good and evil. In Jewish and early Christian thought, demons were considered malevolent beings opposed to God, often linked to idolatry and false teachings. The New Testament reflects this understanding, emphasizing the spiritual battle between God's kingdom and demonic forces. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1141 daimoniṓdēs (an adjective derived from 1140 /daimónion) – properly, demon-like ("demonic"), i.e. resembling a demon or influenced by one; demoniacal, devilish, "such as even devils act or have" (A. Bengel). See 1142 /daimōn ("demon") and 1139 (daimonízomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom daimonion and -ódés (suff. denoting similarity) Definition demon-like NASB Translation demonic (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1141: δαιμονιώδηςδαιμονιώδης, δαιμονιωδες (δαιμόνιον, which see, and εἶδος), resembling or proceeding from an evil spirit, demon-like: James 3:15. (Schol. Aristophanes ran. 295; Psalm 90:6 Symm..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance devilish. From daimonion and daimon; d?Mon-like -- devilish. see GREEK daimonion see GREEK daimon Forms and Transliterations δαιμονιωδης δαιμονιώδης daimoniodes daimoniōdēs daimoniṓdes daimoniṓdēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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