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Name of God’s Son

ΔΑΙΜΩΝ, δαιμων

DAIMŌN, daimōn

Sounds Like: DAI-mon

Translations: demon, a demon, evil spirit, a divine power, a god, a deity

From the root: ΔΑΙΜΩΝ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to a divine power or spirit, often associated with supernatural beings. In ancient Greek thought, it could refer to a lesser deity, a guiding spirit (good or bad), or even a person's destiny. In the New Testament, it almost exclusively refers to an evil spirit or demon, often associated with demonic possession or influence. It is used to describe a spiritual entity that is not God but possesses supernatural power.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine

Strong’s number: G1142 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Clement of Alexandria
  • Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 3:13
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War

From the same root

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