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What the Bible Says About Devil, the

Overview

The Bible addresses devil, the across 18 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Ephesians and Job. Closely related themes include Satan, Temptation, Christ, Character Of and Armor. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Job.

Key Bible verses about devil, the

New Testament

Matthew

Matthew 4:3

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Matthew 4:4

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Matthew 4:5

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

Matthew 4:6

And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof

Matthew 4:8

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Matthew 4:9

And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

Matthew 4:10

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Ephesians

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:12

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. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly

Ephesians 6:13

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. having: or, having overcome all

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Ephesians 6:15

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Ephesians 6:16

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

People in the Bible and devil, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying devil, the for yourself

  • Begin with Job 2:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Matthew, Ephesians and Job each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and Job and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Satan, Temptation, Christ, Character Of and Armor.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about devil, the?

The Bible addresses devil, the across 18 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Ephesians and Job. Closely related themes include Satan, Temptation, Christ, Character Of and Armor. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Job.

How many Bible verses are about devil, the?

The Bible references devil, the in 18 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention devil, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 2:4: “And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with devil, the?

Jesus and Job.

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