2006-12-31 08:09:49 · 32 answers · asked by lucifer 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Satan means in Christianity, the enemy of God, the lord of evil, and the tempter of human beings. He is sometimes identified with Lucifer, the leader of the fallen angels.
Devil means an evil spirit, particularly a subordinate of Satan
So we can see that they have same meanings. Thats why they are the same.
2006-12-31 08:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Grapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both words mean the same thing and refer to the same Evil being.Except i think in cases where human beings refer to an evil person they call them a Devil rather than Satan.And sometimes the word devil can be used in a playful manner like calling a puppy a little devil not Satan.
2006-12-31 08:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by tt_hot_gyal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word Satan originally meant "adversary" or "accuser", and was used in a context of labeling a being that opposed ones faith. In the Old Testement (in Hebrew), Satan was an angel, "the Accuser", part of the divine council, and responsible for challenging mortals' faiths. Christians adopted this term to label "the Fallen Angel", Lucifer. A devil can be any sort of nasty brute who traces his/her origins to Hell, and "the Devil" is the more popular term for Lucifer, the Ruler of Hell, who is still believed to challenge mortals' faith. He also seems to take an inordinate amount of interest in some pretty day-to-day type of stuff, and apparently many people believe that he is real.
2006-12-31 08:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by meggush 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is the ultimate devil, but it's pretty much the same thing. Devil can be more than just one specific person, unlike Satan.
2006-12-31 08:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by UVRay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. Satan is one of the names given to the devil.
2006-12-31 10:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan refers to the religious figure that opposes god and always implies evilness.
Devil is sometimes used to mean "Satan", but not always. The word "Devil" can also mean 'a mischievous but not necessarily evil' being.
That little devil - can jokingly refer to a mischievous child or pet without implying evilness.
2006-12-31 08:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by flywho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Satan is a proper name...where as devil is a broader term encompassing a wide variety of evil. "Devil" is occasionally used to refer to Satan in the way that Christians also use "God" to refer to their deity.
2006-12-31 08:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by David G 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nothing they are two names for the same entity. Just as Jesus is also called Christ. (both refer to the same person)
The devil is also called Lucifer and some say he was the serpent in the Garden of Eden too.
2006-12-31 08:11:09 · answer #8 · answered by aligal8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different names for the same face.
2006-12-31 08:12:57 · answer #9 · answered by !!R10!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None whatsoever. They are merely different names for the same entity. Also called Mephistopheles, Old Nick etc.
2006-12-31 08:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋