devil: see Satan Satan [Heb.,=adversary], traditional opponent of God and humanity in Judaism and Christianity. In Scripture and literature the role of the opponent is given many names, such as Apolyon, Beelzebub, Semihazah, Azazel, Belial, and Sammael.
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devil

Spirit or power of evil. Though sometimes used to refer to demons, the term more often designates the prince of evil spirits. In the Bible the Devil is known as Satan, Beelzebub, and Lucifer. In Judaism, Satan emerges as subservient to God and as an adversary and accuser of Job and other humans. In postbiblical traditions he emerges as the tempter of humankind and is responsible for all the sins in the Bible. Christian theology holds that his main task is to tempt humans to reject the way of life and redemption in favour of sin and death. In the Qur'an the Devil is frequently associated with Iblis; he tempts the unfaithful but not the true believer. In Hinduism there is no principal devil, although there are a variety of demons or devilish beings. Buddhists also recognize the existence of many demons, and Mara, the Buddha's opponent and tempter, is sometimes identified as a specific devil.

devil

1. Theol the chief spirit of evil and enemy of God, often represented as the ruler of hell and often depicted as a human figure with horns, cloven hoofs, and tail

2. Theol one of the subordinate evil spirits of traditional Jewish and Christian belief

3. Christian Science the opposite of truth; an error, lie, or false belief in sin, sickness, and death

4. Engineering a portable furnace or brazier, esp one used in road-making or one used by plumbers

5. Engineering any of various mechanical devices, usually with teeth, such as a machine for making wooden screws or a rag-tearing machine

6. Law (in England) a junior barrister who does work for another in order to gain experience, usually for a half fee

7. Meteorol a small whirlwind in arid areas that raises dust or sand in a column

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