When was the term devil first used?
2006-06-23 14:58:34 · 6 answers · asked by slickporter 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
In English, it comes from the Old English word "deofol ", meaning evil spirit. Entered Old English usage from the Latin word "diabolus" and Greek word "diabolos", meaning accuser/ slanderer.
2006-06-23 15:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mary Read 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The devil was a powerful angel that rebelled against God and humans. It was first used in Luke 4-2 thru 13. It is the name for Satan meaning accuser.
2006-06-23 22:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by my2catsn1dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, if you take the "D" off of devil, he is till "evil." On the other hand, if you turn him around and get him out of your life, it becomes "live." God wants you to live.
God made Lucifer, and Lucifer made the devil. It denotes someone with evil intentions.
2006-06-23 22:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by Richard Stapleton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the origin of the word was around before jesus came here...so i would say somewhere between 300-1 years B.C.
2006-06-23 22:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by vincent34543 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anglo Saxon "deofol" - from Latin "diabolus" meaning slanderer.
2006-06-24 00:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by rocknrollfawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it sin?
2006-06-23 22:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Chamillitary Amberleé♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋