![]() ![]() Nevertheless, we should mention that we find a different use of the word Belial in these texts. What Does the Apocrypha Say about Belial?Īs with every instance of the Apocrypha, because apocryphal writings do not make up a part of the biblical canonical text according to many Christian traditions, we do have to exercise discernment when we reach a portion of apocryphal text. So, we can argue that Belial both represents a name of the devil and an all-encompassing title of wicked, worthless men or women. However, the one instance we find in the New Testament does use Belial as a proper name for Satan ( 2 Corinthians 6:15). ![]() They may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin. So, the verses aren’t saying, “Satan alone is Belial.” Belial appears to be a spirit or personification of evil through people.įor instance, Deuteronomy 15:9 seems to compare Belial to having a wicked heart.īe careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward the needy among your fellow Israelites and give them nothing. Interestingly enough, most of the instances don’t refer to a specific being. In the Old Testament, the word appears 20 plus times. In this article, we’ll dive into what the Bible says about Belial, what we can find in the Apocrypha (using heavy discernment), and why it matters that we should know about Belial. In Apocryphal literature, we also witness a different take on this word and what it means. More than just attributed to a single being. It seems to be the personification of wickedness and evil. But this word, Belial, means more than just a name for the devil. ![]() We may be familiar with some of Satan’s other names, for instance, another B-name is Beelzebub. Mostly because Belial is used once as the name of Satan, “What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?” ( 2 Corinthians 6:15). Although we can find variances of words that can mean lawlessness or rebellion, one word appears to stand out from the rest - that is the name Belial. We often will see the word “wickedness” throughout the Bible, including the Old Testament. ![]()
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