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Beelzebul

Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

Demons
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Writing Systems

ΒεελζεβούλAncient Greek
Characteristics
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35/100

Meaning & Etymology

Beelzebul is a form of Beelzebub used in many modern translations of the New Testament. The name Beelzebub, also spelled Beelzebul or Belzebuth, is derived from a Philistine god formerly worshipped in Ekron. It was later adopted by some Abrahamic religions as a major demon. In Christian theology, Beelzebub is often associated with Satan and is considered one of the seven princes of Hell, representing gluttony and envy. The name is also linked to the Canaanite god Baal and is sometimes referred t...

Etymology

Original Form:

Ba'al Zabub

Evolution:

The name evolved from Ba'al Zabub to Beelzebub, Beelzebul, and Belzebuth.

Source:

Hebrew: בַּעַל־זְבוּב‎ Baʿal-zəḇūḇ

Related Names

Ba'al

Roots

zevuv

Roots

Baal-Zebub

Variant

Beelzeboul

Other Languages & Cultures

Ba'al Zevuv

Other Languages & Cultures

Beelzebub

Other Languages & Cultures

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