Strong's G1142 · Greek
δαίμων
daimon · /dah'-ee-mown/
Definition
from daio (to distribute fortunes); a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature):--devil.
KJV: devil
Root / derivation: from daio (to distribute fortunes)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δαίμων across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Revelation2 verses
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
Revelation 18:2And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1142 (daimon) mean?
from daio (to distribute fortunes); a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature):--devil.
How many times does G1142 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1142 (δαίμων) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “devils.”
How is daimon translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1142 is rendered as “devils” (4×), “devil” (1×).
Where does the Greek word δαίμων come from?
from daio (to distribute fortunes)