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Beelzebub

Beelzebub

8 9.9
A powerful evil spirit often shown as leader of demons in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic stories
  • proper noun
  • /biˈɛlzəˌbʌb/
  • Literature
translation icon : Belcebú
  • When Jesus was accused of casting out demons through the power of Beelzebub, he replied that it was impossible to do so.
  • Beelzebub, Lucifer
  • Beelzebub, Satan
  • Beelzebub, the Devil

Some call me Old Nick, Some call me Beelzebub.

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Examples

  • 24 Now when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "This fellow does not cast out demons except by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons."

    Blog text (21)

  • - Now, in the Bible... his name is Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies.

    Matewan (1987)

  • You know, Satan is Beelzebub.

    Higher Ground (2011)

  • Satan! Lucifer! Beelzebub!

    Fiction book (2002)

  • After Paradise Lost, you can almost imagine Satan sitting down with Beelzebub, Moloch, Belial, and the rest of his cabinet to design the most damaging tax system they could persuade the human race.

    Academic text (2001)

  • According to some religious texts, Beelzebub is considered the chief demon in Hell.

  • In various cultures, Beelzebub represents the embodiment of evil and temptation.

  • Many stories depict Beelzebub as the adversary of God and the ruler of demons.

Synonyms

Satan
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321 4.2

A main evil spirit in some religions who tempts people and rules Hell

is the same figure but often called by a different name
devil
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  • Literature
318 5.3

A powerful spirit that represents evil and tempts people

is the specific chief demon and adversary rather than a general evil being
Lucifer
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  • Literature
104 7.7

A powerful evil being who opposes God and tempts people

is the same figure but used as a different traditional name
Prince of Darkness
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  • Literature
1 8.8

A powerful evil being in some religions who rules Hell and tempts people

is the same figure but expressed as a proper name rather than a title
Old Nick
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  • Archaic
1 9.9

A name for the Devil who tempts people and rules Hell

is the formal religious term rather than a casual nickname
the Tempter
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  • Literature
9.9

A figure like Satan who tries to make people do wrong

is broader, focusing on overall leadership and mastery of evil

Antonyms

angel
881 1.8

A religious being with wings believed to bring messages or help from God

good spirit
  • Literature
4 7.8

A kind spirit that protects people and brings good luck

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Beelzebub comes from an old name made of Baal and zebub, where Baal means 'lord' and zebub means 'flies', so it was 'lord of the flies'. Today Beelzebub is used for a powerful evil spirit or prince of demons, which fits the original image of a feared, dirty ruler.