Things in heaven, and in earth
Angels and spirits
The Spirit of God, the angel of the LORD, the angels the text names, Satan by every name the text gives him, evil spirits, and the false gods the text names, each with what the text itself says of them. Where who someone is, is a reading rather than the text's words, it is marked as a view. Every verse here is checked word for word against the King James before the site goes up.
The Spirit of God
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The Spirit of God
Genesis 1:2 and 5 moreRead the versesAnd the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Genesis 1:2
The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. Job 33:4
he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Matthew 3:16
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14
even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11
the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16
Read it: Genesis 1:2, Job 33:4, Matthew 3:16, Romans 8:14, 1 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 3:16
The Spirit of the LORD
Judges 6:34 and 9 moreRead the versesBut the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, Judges 6:34
And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, Judges 14:6
the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. 1 Samuel 16:13
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, 1 Samuel 16:14
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. 2 Samuel 23:2
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor Luke 4:18
the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, Acts 8:39
where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17
Read it: Judges 6:34, Judges 14:6, 1 Samuel 16:13-14, 2 Samuel 23:2, Isaiah 11:2, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Acts 8:39, 2 Corinthians 3:17
The Holy Ghost
Matthew 1:18 and 10 moreRead the versesshe was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Matthew 1:18
but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. Matthew 12:31
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19
The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: Luke 1:35
why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, Acts 5:3
thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Acts 5:4
the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Acts 13:2
your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, 1 Corinthians 6:19
and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14
holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21
the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 1 John 5:7
Read it: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 12:31-32, Matthew 28:19, Luke 1:35, Acts 5:3-4, Acts 13:2, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 John 5:7
The Holy Spirit, his holy Spirit
Psalm 51:11 and 5 moreRead the versesand take not thy holy spirit from me. Psalm 51:11
But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: Isaiah 63:10
how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Luke 11:13
ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30
who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 4:8
Read it: Psalm 51:11, Isaiah 63:10-11, Luke 11:13, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 4:8
My spirit, thy spirit, his Spirit
Genesis 6:3 and 8 moreRead the versesMy spirit shall not always strive with man, Genesis 6:3
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, Nehemiah 9:20
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: Psalm 104:30
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Psalm 139:7
thy spirit is good Psalm 143:10
and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me. Isaiah 48:16
And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, Ezekiel 36:27
I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh Joel 2:28
Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6
Read it: Genesis 6:3, Nehemiah 9:20, Psalm 104:30, Psalm 139:7, Psalm 143:10, Isaiah 48:16, Ezekiel 36:27, Joel 2:28, Zechariah 4:6
The Comforter, the Spirit of truth
John 14:16 and 7 moreRead the verseshe shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever John 14:16
Even the Spirit of truth John 14:17
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26
even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: John 15:26
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you John 16:7
he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: John 16:8
he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself John 16:13
He shall glorify me: John 16:14
Read it: John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7-8, John 16:13-14
How the Spirit was seen
Luke 3:22 and 3 moreRead the versesAnd the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, Luke 3:22
there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, Acts 2:2
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. Acts 2:3
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4
Read it: Luke 3:22, Acts 2:1-4
What the Spirit does
John 3:5 and 7 moreRead the versesExcept a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5
so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Romans 8:16
the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 1 Corinthians 12:11
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 5:22
Meekness, temperance: Galatians 5:23
Read it: John 3:5-8, Romans 8:16, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Galatians 5:22-23
The Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of his Son
Romans 8:9 and 3 moreRead the versesNow if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Romans 8:9
God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Galatians 4:6
the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Philippians 1:19
the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, 1 Peter 1:11
Read it: Romans 8:9, Galatians 4:6, Philippians 1:19, 1 Peter 1:11
The Spirit of life
Romans 8:2Read the verseFor the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2
Read it: Romans 8:2
The Spirit of adoption
Romans 8:15Read the versebut ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15
Read it: Romans 8:15
The spirit of holiness
Romans 1:4Read the verseaccording to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Romans 1:4
Who it means: a view. Many read the spirit of holiness as the Holy Spirit; others as Christ’s own holy nature.
Read it: Romans 1:4
The eternal Spirit
Hebrews 9:14Read the versewho through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, Hebrews 9:14
Read it: Hebrews 9:14
The Spirit of grace
Hebrews 10:29Read the verseand hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? Hebrews 10:29
Read it: Hebrews 10:29
The spirit of glory and of God
1 Peter 4:14Read the versefor the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: 1 Peter 4:14
Read it: 1 Peter 4:14
The seven Spirits of God
Revelation 1:4 and 2 moreRead the versesand from the seven Spirits which are before his throne Revelation 1:4
seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. Revelation 4:5
having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. Revelation 5:6
Who they are: a view. Many read the seven Spirits as the Holy Spirit in his fullness (seven as a whole number, Isaiah 11:2); others as seven angels before the throne (Revelation 8:2).
Read it: Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6
The Spirit and the bride say, Come
Revelation 22:17Read the verseAnd the Spirit and the bride say, Come. Revelation 22:17
Read it: Revelation 22:17
The angel of the LORD
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The angel of the LORD finds Hagar
Genesis 16:7 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, Genesis 16:7
Spoken
Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands. Genesis 16:9
I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. Genesis 16:10
Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael Genesis 16:11
Described
And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: Genesis 16:13
Who he is: a view. Many read the angel of the LORD as the Lord himself, because he speaks as God (Genesis 16:10, Exodus 3:2-6); others as an angel sent by God.
Read it: Genesis 16:7-13
The LORD and three men at Mamre
Genesis 18:1 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: Genesis 18:1
and, lo, three men stood by him: Genesis 18:2
And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. Genesis 18:22
And there came two angels to Sodom at even Genesis 19:1
Who he is: a view. The text does not say the angel of the LORD here. It says the LORD appeared and three men stood by him, and two angels came to Sodom. Many read the one who stayed with Abraham as the LORD himself, or as the angel of the LORD.
Read it: Genesis 18:1-2, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 19:1
The angel of God calls to Hagar
Genesis 21:17 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, Genesis 21:17
Spoken
What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not Genesis 21:17
for I will make him a great nation. Genesis 21:18
Read it: Genesis 21:17-18
The angel of the LORD stops Abraham
Genesis 22:11 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: Genesis 22:11
Spoken
Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, Genesis 22:12
By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, Genesis 22:16
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed Genesis 22:18
Read it: Genesis 22:11-18
The angel of God in Jacob’s dream
Genesis 31:11 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, Genesis 31:11
Spoken
I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, Genesis 31:13
Read it: Genesis 31:11-13
The man who wrestled Jacob
Genesis 32:24 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Genesis 32:24
Spoken
Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:28
Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? Genesis 32:29
Described
for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Genesis 32:30
Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: Hosea 12:4
Who he is: a view. Genesis calls him a man and Hosea calls him the angel. Reading him as the angel of the LORD is a view the text does not state in these words.
Read it: Genesis 32:24-30, Hosea 12:3-5
The Angel which redeemed me
Genesis 48:16Read the verseSpoken
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads Genesis 48:16
Who he is: a view. Jacob does not say the angel of the LORD here. Many read this Angel as the one Jacob met before (Genesis 31:11, 32:24).
Read it: Genesis 48:16
The angel of the LORD in the burning bush
Exodus 3:2 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. Exodus 3:2
God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, Exodus 3:4
Spoken
put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. Exodus 3:5
I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Exodus 3:6
Read it: Exodus 3:2-6
The angel of God before the camp
Exodus 14:19Read the verseDescribed
And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them Exodus 14:19
Read it: Exodus 14:19
Mine Angel shall go before thee
Exodus 23:20 and 3 moreRead the versesSpoken
Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, Exodus 23:20
Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not Exodus 23:21
for my name is in him. Exodus 23:21
For mine Angel shall go before thee, Exodus 23:23
Who he is: a view. The text says an Angel and mine Angel, not the angel of the LORD. Many read them as the same.
Read it: Exodus 23:20-23
The angel of the LORD stands against Balaam
Numbers 22:22 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Numbers 22:22
And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: Numbers 22:23
Spoken
behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: Numbers 22:32
Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. Numbers 22:35
Read it: Numbers 22:22-35
The captain of the host of the LORD
Joshua 5:13 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: Joshua 5:13
Spoken
but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. Joshua 5:14
Described
And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, Joshua 5:14
Spoken
Loose thy shoe from off thy foot Joshua 5:15
for the place whereon thou standest is holy. Joshua 5:15
Who he is: a view. The text calls him a man and the captain of the LORD’s host, not the angel of the LORD. Many read him as the angel of the LORD because his words match Exodus 3:5.
Read it: Joshua 5:13-15
An angel of the LORD at Bochim
Judges 2:1 and 2 moreRead the versesSpoken
I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers Judges 2:1
and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. Judges 2:1
Described
that the people lifted up their voice, and wept. Judges 2:4
Read it: Judges 2:1-4
Curse ye Meroz
Judges 5:23Read the verseSpoken
Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof Judges 5:23
Read it: Judges 5:23
The angel of the LORD calls Gideon
Judges 6:11 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, Judges 6:11
Spoken
The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. Judges 6:12
Described
And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: Judges 6:14
and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD departed out of his sight. Judges 6:21
Spoken
Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face. Judges 6:22
Read it: Judges 6:11-24
The angel of the LORD and Manoah
Judges 13:3 and 5 moreRead the versesSpoken
Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. Judges 13:3
Described
and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: Judges 13:6
Spoken
Though thou detain me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the LORD. Judges 13:16
Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret? Judges 13:18
Described
the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame of the altar. Judges 13:20
We shall surely die, because we have seen God. Judges 13:22
Read it: Judges 13:3-22
The angel of the LORD over Jerusalem
2 Samuel 24:16 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, 2 Samuel 24:16
and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 21:16
for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 21:30
Read it: 2 Samuel 24:15-17, 1 Chronicles 21:15-18, 1 Chronicles 21:30
The angel of the LORD feeds Elijah
1 Kings 19:5 and 2 moreRead the versesSpoken
Arise and eat. 1 Kings 19:5
Described
And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat 1 Kings 19:7
Spoken
because the journey is too great for thee. 1 Kings 19:7
Read it: 1 Kings 19:5-8
The angel of the LORD sends Elijah
2 Kings 1:3 and 1 moreRead the versesSpoken
Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? 2 Kings 1:3
Go down with him: be not afraid of him. 2 Kings 1:15
Read it: 2 Kings 1:3, 2 Kings 1:15
The angel of the LORD smites the Assyrians
2 Kings 19:35Read the verseDescribed
that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: 2 Kings 19:35
Read it: 2 Kings 19:35, Isaiah 37:36
The angel of the LORD in the Psalms
Psalm 34:7 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Psalm 34:7
and let the angel of the LORD chase them. Psalm 35:5
Read it: Psalm 34:7, Psalm 35:5-6
The angel of his presence
Isaiah 63:9Read the verseDescribed
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: Isaiah 63:9
Who he is: a view. Many read the angel of his presence as the angel of the LORD who led Israel (Exodus 23:20, 14:19); the text does not say.
Read it: Isaiah 63:9
The angel of the LORD in Zechariah
Zechariah 1:11 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, Zechariah 1:11
Spoken
O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, Zechariah 1:12
Described
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. Zechariah 3:1
Spoken
Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. Zechariah 3:4
Read it: Zechariah 1:11-12, Zechariah 3:1-7
The angel of the Lord in the New Testament
Matthew 1:20 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, Matthew 1:20
for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matthew 28:2
And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Luke 1:11
Spoken
I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God Luke 1:19
Described
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: Luke 2:9
But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, Acts 5:19
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: Acts 12:23
Who he is: a view. In Luke 1 the angel of the Lord says I am Gabriel. Many read the angel of the Lord in the New Testament as an angel sent by God, not the same as the Old Testament angel of the LORD.
Read it: Matthew 1:20, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 28:2-3, Luke 1:11-19, Luke 2:9, Acts 5:19, Acts 8:26, Acts 12:7, Acts 12:23
Angels named
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Gabriel
Daniel 8:15 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
there stood before me as the appearance of a man. Daniel 8:15
Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision. Daniel 8:16
even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, Daniel 9:21
Spoken
O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. Daniel 9:22
I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God Luke 1:19
Described
the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, Luke 1:26
Spoken
Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Luke 1:28
Read it: Daniel 8:15-17, Daniel 9:21-23, Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:26-38
Michael
Daniel 10:13 and 5 moreRead the versesDescribed
Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me Daniel 10:13
but Michael your prince. Daniel 10:21
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: Daniel 12:1
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, Jude 1:9
Spoken
The Lord rebuke thee. Jude 1:9
Described
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon Revelation 12:7
Read it: Daniel 10:13, Daniel 10:21, Daniel 12:1, Jude 1:9, Revelation 12:7-9
Kinds of heavenly beings
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The archangel
1 Thessalonians 4:16 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Yet Michael the archangel, Jude 1:9
The word archangel comes only in these two verses, and Michael is the only one the text calls an archangel.
Read it: 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Jude 1:9
The seraphims
Isaiah 6:2 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings Isaiah 6:2
with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. Isaiah 6:2
Spoken
Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3
Described
And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, Isaiah 6:4
Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, Isaiah 6:6
Spoken
Lo, this hath touched thy lips Isaiah 6:7
and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. Isaiah 6:7
The word seraphims comes only in Isaiah 6:2 and 6:6.
Read it: Isaiah 6:1-7
The cherubims
Genesis 3:24 and 9 moreRead the versesDescribed
and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Genesis 3:24
And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, Exodus 25:20
Spoken
from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, Exodus 25:22
Described
And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: Psalm 18:10
thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Psalm 80:1
And the sound of the cherubims’ wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh. Ezekiel 10:5
And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, Ezekiel 10:12
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle. Ezekiel 10:14
Every one had four faces apiece, and every one four wings Ezekiel 10:21
and I knew that they were the cherubims. Ezekiel 10:20
Read it: Genesis 3:24, Exodus 25:18-22, Psalm 18:10, Psalm 80:1, Ezekiel 10
The four living creatures by the river Chebar
Ezekiel 1:5 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance Ezekiel 1:5
And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. Ezekiel 1:6
and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. Ezekiel 1:7
they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side Ezekiel 1:10
their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: Ezekiel 1:13
And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning. Ezekiel 1:14
This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar. Ezekiel 10:15
The text itself says these living creatures are the cherubims (Ezekiel 10:15, 10:20).
Read it: Ezekiel 1:4-14, Ezekiel 10:15
The four beasts full of eyes
Revelation 4:6 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. Revelation 4:6
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. Revelation 4:7
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him Revelation 4:8
Spoken
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Revelation 4:8
Who they are: a view. Their faces are like the cherubims of Ezekiel and their six wings and cry of holy are like the seraphims of Isaiah, so many link them. The text calls them beasts and does not say.
Read it: Revelation 4:6-8, Revelation 5:8
A watcher and an holy one
Daniel 4:13 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven Daniel 4:13
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: Daniel 4:17
Spoken
Hew the tree down, and destroy it Daniel 4:23
Watcher in this sense comes only in Daniel 4 (13, 17, 23). Many read the watchers as angels; the text calls them watchers and holy ones.
Read it: Daniel 4:13, Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:23
The host of heaven, the heavenly host
Genesis 32:1 and 7 moreRead the versesDescribed
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. Genesis 32:1
Spoken
This is God’s host: Genesis 32:2
Described
I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left. 1 Kings 22:19
the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17
and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. Nehemiah 9:6
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts Psalm 103:21
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, Luke 2:13
Spoken
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14
The host of heaven can also mean the sun, moon and stars (Deuteronomy 4:19). See False gods the text names.
Read it: Genesis 32:1-2, 1 Kings 22:19, 2 Kings 6:17, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 103:21, Psalm 148:2, Luke 2:13-14
What angels are
Psalm 8:5 and 5 moreRead the versesDescribed
For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, Psalm 8:5
Who maketh his angels spirits Psalm 104:4
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. Matthew 22:30
Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels Luke 20:36
Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. Hebrews 1:7
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Hebrews 1:14
Read it: Psalm 8:5, Psalm 104:4, Matthew 22:30, Luke 20:36, Hebrews 1:7, Hebrews 1:14
What angels do
Genesis 28:12 and 10 moreRead the versesDescribed
and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. Genesis 28:12
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psalm 91:12
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Psalm 103:20
and the reapers are the angels. Matthew 13:39
the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, Matthew 13:49
That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 18:10
and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, Matthew 24:31
there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Luke 15:10
and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: Luke 16:22
which things the angels desire to look into. 1 Peter 1:12
Read it: Genesis 28:12, Psalm 91:11-12, Psalm 103:20, Matthew 13:39, Matthew 13:49, Matthew 18:10, Matthew 24:31, Luke 15:10, Luke 16:22, 1 Peter 1:12
Angels and the Son
Matthew 4:11 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Matthew 4:11
Spoken
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? Matthew 26:53
Described
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. Luke 22:43
Being made so much better than the angels, Hebrews 1:4
And let all the angels of God worship him. Hebrews 1:6
Read it: Matthew 4:11, Matthew 26:53, Mark 1:13, Luke 22:43, Hebrews 1:4-6
How many angels
Hebrews 12:22 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
and to an innumerable company of angels, Hebrews 12:22
and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands Revelation 5:11
Read it: Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 5:11
How angels were seen
Genesis 19:1 and 8 moreRead the versesDescribed
And there came two angels to Sodom at even Genesis 19:1
behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: Daniel 10:5
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, Daniel 10:6
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: Matthew 28:3
they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment Mark 16:5
behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: Luke 24:4
that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. Luke 24:23
behold, two men stood by them in white apparel Acts 1:10
And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: Revelation 10:1
The text calls some of these men (Daniel 10:5, Mark 16:5, Acts 1:10). Reading them as angels follows the text where it says so (Luke 24:23, Matthew 28:2); elsewhere it is a view. Who the man in linen of Daniel 10 is, is read in different ways.
Read it: Genesis 19:1, Daniel 10:5-6, Matthew 28:3, Mark 16:5, Luke 24:4, Luke 24:23, Acts 1:10, Revelation 10:1
Angels entertained unawares
Hebrews 13:2Read the verseDescribed
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2
Read it: Genesis 18:2, Genesis 19:1-3, Hebrews 13:2
Angels are not to be worshipped
Colossians 2:18 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, Colossians 2:18
Spoken
See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, Revelation 22:9
worship God. Revelation 22:9
Read it: Colossians 2:18, Revelation 22:8-9
Other names the text gives angels
Matthew 25:31 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
and all the holy angels with him, Matthew 25:31
when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 2 Thessalonians 1:7
and the elect angels, 1 Timothy 5:21
And I saw the seven angels which stood before God Revelation 8:2
Read it: Matthew 25:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Timothy 5:21, Revelation 8:2
The angels of the seven churches
Revelation 1:20Read the verseDescribed
The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: Revelation 1:20
Who they are: a view. Many read these angels as heavenly beings over each church; others as the leaders or messengers of each church.
Read it: Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1
The sons of God
Genesis 6:2 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair Genesis 6:2
There were giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6:4
when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Job 1:6
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 38:7
Who they are in Genesis 6: a view. Some read the sons of God there as angels, as in Job; others as the line of Seth, or as rulers.
Read it: Genesis 6:1-4, Job 1:6, Job 2:1, Job 38:7
Satan, the devil
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Satan
1 Chronicles 21:1 and 8 moreRead the versesDescribed
And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:1
Spoken
From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Job 1:7
Doth Job fear God for nought? Job 1:9
Described
and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. Job 2:7
The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan Zechariah 3:2
Spoken
Get thee hence, Satan: Matthew 4:10
I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Luke 10:18
Described
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, Luke 22:3
Spoken
Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: Luke 22:31
Read it: 1 Chronicles 21:1, Job 1:6-12, Job 2:7, Psalm 109:6, Zechariah 3:1-2, Matthew 4:10, Luke 10:18, Luke 22:3, Luke 22:31, Revelation 12:9
The devil
Matthew 4:1 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matthew 4:1
Spoken
All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Matthew 4:9
Described
that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
him that had the power of death, that is, the devil Hebrews 2:14
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7
for the devil sinneth from the beginning. 1 John 3:8
for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. Revelation 12:12
Read it: Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:11, Hebrews 2:14, James 4:7, 1 John 3:8, Revelation 12:12
That old serpent, the dragon
Revelation 12:3 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. Revelation 12:3
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: Revelation 12:9
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, Revelation 20:2
The text itself names the dragon, that old serpent, the Devil and Satan as one (Revelation 12:9, 20:2).
Read it: Revelation 12:3-4, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:2
The tempter
Matthew 4:3 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Matthew 4:3
lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, 1 Thessalonians 3:5
Read it: Matthew 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 3:5
The accuser of our brethren
Revelation 12:10Read the verseDescribed
for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Revelation 12:10
Read it: Revelation 12:10
A liar, and the father of it
John 8:44Read the verseSpoken
and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:44
Read it: John 8:44
A murderer from the beginning
John 8:44Read the verseThe prince of this world
John 12:31 and 2 moreRead the versesSpoken
now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 12:31
for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. John 14:30
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. John 16:11
Read it: John 12:31, John 14:30, John 16:11
The prince of the power of the air
Ephesians 2:2Read the verseDescribed
according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Ephesians 2:2
Read it: Ephesians 2:2
The god of this world
2 Corinthians 4:4Read the verseDescribed
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, 2 Corinthians 4:4
Read it: 2 Corinthians 4:4
The wicked one
Matthew 13:19 and 3 moreRead the versesSpoken
then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. Matthew 13:19
but the tares are the children of the wicked one Matthew 13:38
Described
because ye have overcome the wicked one. 1 John 2:13
and that wicked one toucheth him not. 1 John 5:18
Read it: Matthew 13:19, Matthew 13:38, 1 John 2:13, 1 John 5:18
Your adversary the devil
1 Peter 5:8Read the verseDescribed
because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8
Read it: 1 Peter 5:8
Transformed into an angel of light
2 Corinthians 11:14Read the verseDescribed
for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14
Read it: 2 Corinthians 11:14
Beelzebub, the prince of the devils
Matthew 10:25 and 3 moreRead the versesSpoken
If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, Matthew 10:25
Described
This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Matthew 12:24
Spoken
And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself Matthew 12:26
Described
He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. Luke 11:15
Jesus answers the charge of Beelzebub by speaking of Satan (Matthew 12:26). The name is close to Baalzebub the god of Ekron (2 Kings 1:2), and many take them as one name; the text does not say so.
Read it: Matthew 10:25, Matthew 12:24-26, Mark 3:22-23, Luke 11:15-18
Belial
Deuteronomy 13:13 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, Deuteronomy 13:13
Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial 1 Samuel 2:12
Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: 1 Samuel 25:25
And what concord hath Christ with Belial? 2 Corinthians 6:15
In the Old Testament Belial comes mostly in sons of Belial or men of Belial, said of worthless men. Only 2 Corinthians 6:15 sets Belial against Christ, and reading Belial there as Satan is a view.
Read it: Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 25:25, 2 Corinthians 6:15
Abaddon, Apollyon, the angel of the bottomless pit
Revelation 9:1 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. Revelation 9:1
And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon. Revelation 9:11
Who he is: a view. The text calls him the angel of the bottomless pit and king over the locusts. Some read him as Satan; others as another angel.
Read it: Revelation 9:1-3, Revelation 9:11
The serpent in the garden
Genesis 3:1 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. Genesis 3:1
Spoken
Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Genesis 3:1
Ye shall not surely die: Genesis 3:4
it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Genesis 3:15
Described
as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, 2 Corinthians 11:3
Who he is: a view. Genesis says only the serpent. Revelation 12:9 calls Satan that old serpent, and reading the serpent of Eden as Satan is how many take it.
Read it: Genesis 3:1-5, Genesis 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 11:3
His end
Matthew 25:41 and 3 moreRead the versesSpoken
into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41
Described
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. Romans 16:20
And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, Revelation 20:3
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, Revelation 20:10
Read it: Matthew 25:41, Romans 16:20, Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 20:10
Lucifer, son of the morning
Isaiah 14:4 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, Isaiah 14:4
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! Isaiah 14:12
For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: Isaiah 14:13
I will be like the most High. Isaiah 14:14
Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. Isaiah 14:15
The name Lucifer comes only in Isaiah 14:12. The passage is a proverb against the king of Babylon (Isaiah 14:4). Reading it as Satan is a view.
Read it: Isaiah 14:4, Isaiah 14:12-15
The anointed cherub, the king of Tyrus
Ezekiel 28:12 and 5 moreRead the versesDescribed
take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, Ezekiel 28:12
full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Ezekiel 28:12
Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God Ezekiel 28:13
Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth Ezekiel 28:14
Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. Ezekiel 28:15
Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, Ezekiel 28:17
The lament is addressed to the king of Tyrus (Ezekiel 28:12), who is called a man, and not God (Ezekiel 28:2). Reading it as Satan is a view.
Read it: Ezekiel 28:2, Ezekiel 28:12-17
Angels that sinned, and evil spirits
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The angels that sinned
2 Peter 2:4Read the verseDescribed
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment 2 Peter 2:4
Read it: 2 Peter 2:4
The angels which kept not their first estate
Jude 1:6Read the verseDescribed
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Jude 1:6
Read it: Jude 1:6
The devil and his angels
Matthew 25:41 and 2 moreRead the versesSpoken
prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41
Described
And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: Revelation 12:4
and his angels were cast out with him. Revelation 12:9
Reading the third part of the stars (Revelation 12:4) as a third of the angels falling with Satan is a view; the text says stars.
Read it: Matthew 25:41, Revelation 12:4, Revelation 12:7-9
Devils
Deuteronomy 32:17 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
They sacrificed unto devils, not to God Deuteronomy 32:17
Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, Psalm 106:37
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. Luke 4:41
the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: 1 Corinthians 10:20
giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils 1 Timothy 4:1
the devils also believe, and tremble. James 2:19
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, Revelation 16:14
Read it: Leviticus 17:7, Deuteronomy 32:17, Psalm 106:37, Luke 4:41, 1 Corinthians 10:20, 1 Timothy 4:1, James 2:19, Revelation 9:20, Revelation 16:14
Unclean spirits
Matthew 12:43 and 5 moreRead the versesSpoken
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Matthew 12:43
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, Matthew 12:45
Described
I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. Mark 1:24
for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. Mark 1:27
which had a spirit of an unclean devil, Luke 4:33
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs Revelation 16:13
Read it: Matthew 12:43-45, Mark 1:23-27, Mark 7:25-30, Luke 4:33-35, Revelation 16:13
Legion
Matthew 8:28 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, Matthew 8:28
neither could any man tame him. Mark 5:4
And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. Mark 5:5
My name is Legion: for we are many. Mark 5:9
And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. Luke 8:30
And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. Luke 8:31
And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: Mark 5:13
Read it: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39
The lying spirit
1 Kings 22:21 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. 1 Kings 22:21
Spoken
I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. 1 Kings 22:22
Described
the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, 1 Kings 22:23
Read it: 1 Kings 22:19-23, 2 Chronicles 18:18-22
The evil spirit from the LORD
Judges 9:23 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem Judges 9:23
But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. 1 Samuel 16:14
so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. 1 Samuel 16:23
Read it: Judges 9:23, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 18:10
Familiar spirits
Leviticus 19:31 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: Leviticus 19:31
Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. Deuteronomy 18:11
For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: Deuteronomy 18:12
Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor. 1 Samuel 28:7
Read it: Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 1 Samuel 28:7
Principalities and powers
Romans 8:38 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, Romans 8:38
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12
whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians 1:16
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Colossians 2:15
Colossians 1:16 says thrones, dominions, principalities and powers were all created by him. That every principality is evil is not what the text says; Ephesians 6:12 names the ones we wrestle against.
Read it: Romans 8:38, Ephesians 6:12, Colossians 1:16, Colossians 2:15
The spirit of divination
Acts 16:16 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: Acts 16:16
Spoken
These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. Acts 16:17
Described
I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. Acts 16:18
Read it: Acts 16:16-18
Evil angels
Psalm 78:49Read the verseDescribed
by sending evil angels among them. Psalm 78:49
Who they are: a view. Many read evil angels here as angels sent to bring harm on Egypt, not fallen angels; the text does not say.
Read it: Psalm 78:49
The prince of Persia and the prince of Grecia
Daniel 10:13 and 1 moreRead the versesSpoken
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: Daniel 10:13
and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. Daniel 10:20
Who they are: a view. Many read these princes as spirit powers over nations, because Michael, also called a prince, helps against them; others as earthly rulers.
Read it: Daniel 10:13, Daniel 10:20
The dumb and deaf spirit
Mark 9:17 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit Mark 9:17
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: Mark 9:22
Spoken
Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. Mark 9:25
This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. Mark 9:29
Read it: Matthew 9:32-33, Matthew 12:22, Mark 9:17-29, Luke 11:14
A spirit of infirmity
Luke 13:11 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, Luke 13:11
Spoken
whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, Luke 13:16
Read it: Luke 13:11-16
The evil spirit and the sons of Sceva
Acts 19:15 and 2 moreRead the versesSpoken
Jesus I know, and Paul I know Acts 19:15
but who are ye? Acts 19:15
Described
And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, Acts 19:16
Read it: Acts 19:13-16
Seducing spirits, the spirit of antichrist
1 Timothy 4:1 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
giving heed to seducing spirits, 1 Timothy 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: 1 John 4:1
and this is that spirit of antichrist, 1 John 4:3
Read it: 1 Timothy 4:1, 1 John 4:1-3
False gods the text names
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Baal, Baalim
Judges 2:13 and 6 moreRead the versesDescribed
And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth. Judges 2:13
and went and served Baal, and worshipped him. 1 Kings 16:31
Spoken
if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. 1 Kings 18:21
Described
O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. 1 Kings 18:26
Spoken
Cry aloud: for he is a god 1 Kings 18:27
Described
and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them. 1 Kings 18:28
For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, Hosea 2:17
Read it: Judges 2:11-13, 1 Kings 16:31-32, 1 Kings 18:19-29, Hosea 2:16-17
Baalpeor
Numbers 25:3 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. Numbers 25:3
They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead. Psalm 106:28
Read it: Numbers 25:1-3, Psalm 106:28
Baalberith
Judges 8:33Read the verseBaalzebub, the god of Ekron
2 Kings 1:2 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
Go, inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease. 2 Kings 1:2
Spoken
Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? 2 Kings 1:3
Read it: 2 Kings 1:2-3, 2 Kings 1:6, 2 Kings 1:16
Ashtaroth, Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians
Judges 2:13 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
and served Baal and Ashtaroth. Judges 2:13
And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: 1 Samuel 31:10
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, 1 Kings 11:5
for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, 2 Kings 23:13
Read it: Judges 2:13, Judges 10:6, 1 Samuel 31:10, 1 Kings 11:5, 1 Kings 11:33, 2 Kings 23:13
The groves
Deuteronomy 16:21 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, Deuteronomy 16:21
and served Baalim and the groves. Judges 3:7
and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel’s table. 1 Kings 18:19
And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, 2 Kings 23:6
The King James says grove. Many read it as Asherah, a goddess, or the wooden pole set up for her; the text does not name her.
Read it: Deuteronomy 16:21, Judges 3:7, 1 Kings 16:33, 1 Kings 18:19, 2 Kings 23:6
Molech, Moloch
Leviticus 18:21 and 5 moreRead the versesDescribed
And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, Leviticus 18:21
and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon. 1 Kings 11:7
that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech. 2 Kings 23:10
which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, Jeremiah 32:35
But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch Amos 5:26
Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, Acts 7:43
Read it: Leviticus 18:21, Leviticus 20:2-5, 1 Kings 11:7, 2 Kings 23:10, Jeremiah 32:35, Amos 5:26, Acts 7:43
Milcom, Malcham
1 Kings 11:5 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. 1 Kings 11:5
and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, 1 Kings 11:33
and that swear by Malcham Zephaniah 1:5
Whether Milcom and Malcham are the same as Molech is read in different ways; all three are tied to Ammon in the text.
Read it: 1 Kings 11:5, 1 Kings 11:33, 2 Kings 23:13, Zephaniah 1:5
Chemosh
Numbers 21:29 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: Numbers 21:29
Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, 1 Kings 11:7
Chemosh the god of the Moabites, 1 Kings 11:33
and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together. Jeremiah 48:7
Read it: Numbers 21:29, Judges 11:24, 1 Kings 11:7, 1 Kings 11:33, Jeremiah 48:7, Jeremiah 48:13
Dagon
Judges 16:23 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, Judges 16:23
behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. 1 Samuel 5:3
and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands were cut off upon the threshold 1 Samuel 5:4
Read it: Judges 16:23, 1 Samuel 5:1-7
Rimmon
2 Kings 5:18Read the verseSpoken
when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, 2 Kings 5:18
Read it: 2 Kings 5:18
The gods of the nations set in Samaria
2 Kings 17:29 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
Howbeit every nation made gods of their own, 2 Kings 17:29
And the men of Babylon made Succothbenoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima, 2 Kings 17:30
And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim. 2 Kings 17:31
Read it: 2 Kings 17:29-33
Nehushtan, the brasen serpent
2 Kings 18:4Read the verseDescribed
and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. 2 Kings 18:4
Read it: 2 Kings 18:4
Nisroch
2 Kings 19:37Read the verseDescribed
as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, 2 Kings 19:37
Read it: 2 Kings 19:37, Isaiah 37:38
Bel and Nebo
Isaiah 46:1 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, Isaiah 46:1
And I will punish Bel in Babylon, Jeremiah 51:44
Read it: Isaiah 46:1-2, Jeremiah 50:2, Jeremiah 51:44
Merodach
Jeremiah 50:2Read the verseThe queen of heaven
Jeremiah 7:18 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, Jeremiah 7:18
Spoken
to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, Jeremiah 44:17
But since we left off to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, we have wanted all things, Jeremiah 44:18
Described
We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven, Jeremiah 44:25
The text does not say who the queen of heaven was. That she was a goddess such as Ishtar is a view.
Read it: Jeremiah 7:18, Jeremiah 44:17-19, Jeremiah 44:25
Tammuz
Ezekiel 8:14Read the verseThe sun and the host of heaven
Deuteronomy 4:19 and 3 moreRead the versesDescribed
when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, Deuteronomy 4:19
them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. 2 Kings 23:5
and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Ezekiel 8:16
Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven Acts 7:42
Read it: Deuteronomy 4:19, 2 Kings 21:3, 2 Kings 23:5, Jeremiah 19:13, Ezekiel 8:16, Zephaniah 1:5, Acts 7:42
The golden calf
Exodus 32:1 and 2 moreRead the versesSpoken
Up, make us gods, which shall go before us Exodus 32:1
Described
after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. Exodus 32:4
And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, Acts 7:41
Read it: Exodus 32:1-8, Psalm 106:19-20, Acts 7:40-41
The calves at Bethel and Dan
1 Kings 12:28 and 1 moreRead the versesSpoken
behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 1 Kings 12:28
Described
And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan. 1 Kings 12:29
Read it: 1 Kings 12:28-30, 2 Kings 17:16
Remphan and Chiun
Amos 5:26 and 1 moreRead the versesDescribed
and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves. Amos 5:26
and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: Acts 7:43
Acts 7:43 quotes Amos 5:26, where Chiun stands in the place of Remphan. That they are one god is a view.
The gods of Egypt
Exodus 12:12 and 1 moreRead the versesSpoken
and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. Exodus 12:12
Described
upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments. Numbers 33:4
Read it: Exodus 12:12, Numbers 33:4, Jeremiah 46:25
Jupiter and Mercurius
Acts 14:11 and 2 moreRead the versesDescribed
The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. Acts 14:11
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter Acts 14:12
and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. Acts 14:12
Read it: Acts 14:11-13
Diana of the Ephesians
Acts 19:24 and 4 moreRead the versesDescribed
which made silver shrines for Diana, Acts 19:24
Spoken
saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: Acts 19:26
the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, Acts 19:27
Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Acts 19:28
and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? Acts 19:35
Read it: Acts 19:24-35
Castor and Pollux
Acts 28:11Read the verseDescribed
whose sign was Castor and Pollux. Acts 28:11
The text names them only as the sign of a ship. That they were twin gods honored by sailors comes from outside the text.
Read it: Acts 28:11
What the text says of idols
Psalm 115:4 and 5 moreRead the versesDescribed
Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. Psalm 115:4
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: Psalm 115:5
They that make them are like unto them Psalm 115:8
And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: Isaiah 44:17
Be not afraid of them Jeremiah 10:5
for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good. Jeremiah 10:5
Read it: Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 44:13-17, Jeremiah 10:3-5