"a heathen god, deity, Acts 17:18; 1 Cor. 10:20, 21; Rev. 9:20; in NT, a demon, evil spirit, Mt. 7:22; 9:33, 34; 10:8; 12:24"
Definition and meaning
a heathen god, deity, Acts 17:18; 1 Cor. 10:20, 21; Rev. 9:20; in NT, a demon, evil spirit, Mt. 7:22; 9:33, 34; 10:8; 12:24
In the original Greek the word is written: δαιμόνιον
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of daimonion (G1140) across the King James Bible.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
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Common questions
Strong's G1140 (daimonion) is a Greek word that means: a heathen god, deity, Acts 17:18; 1 Cor. 10:20, 21; Rev. 9:20; in NT, a demon, evil spirit, Mt. 7:22; 9:33, 34; 10:8; 12:24 It appears 52 times in the King James Bible.
The word daimonion (G1140) appears 52 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1140 is daimonion, a Greek word defined as: a heathen god, deity, Acts 17:18; 1 Cor. 10:20, 21; Rev. 9:20; in NT, a demon, evil spirit, Mt. 7:22; 9:33, 34; 10:8; 12:24. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
daimonion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.