Lexicon Beliar: Beliar Original Word: Βελίαρ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Belial. Of Hebrew origin (bliya'al); worthlessness; Belial, as an epithet of Satan -- Belial. see HEBREW bliya'al HELPS Word-studies 955 Belíal (transliterated from the OT 1100 /glṓssa, "worthless, vile, wickedness") – Belial, an appellation of Satan which stresses his deep-seated wickedness – "the one who is utterly worthless because vile." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition "lord of the forest," Beliar, a name of Satan NASB Translation Belial (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 955: ΒελιαλΒελιαλ, ὁ (בְּלִיַעַל worthlessness, wickedness), Belial, a name of Satan, 2 Corinthians 6:15 in Rec.bez elz L. But Βελιάρ (which see) is preferable (see WHs Appendix, p. 159; Buttmann, 6). STRONGS NT 955: ΒελιάρΒελιάρ, ὁ, indeclinable, Beliar, a name of Satan in 2 Corinthians 6:15 Rec.st G T Tr WH, etc. This form is either robe ascribed (as most suppose) to the harsh Syriac pronunciation of the word Βελιαλ (q. v.), or must be derived from יַעַר בֵּל lord of the forest, i. e. who rules over forests and deserts (cf. the Sept. Isaiah 13:21; Matthew 12:43; (BB. DD. under the word STRONGS NT 955a: βελόνηβελόνη, βελόνης, ἡ (βέλος); a. the point of a spear. b. a needle: Luke 18:25 L T Tr WH; see ῤαφίς. ((Batr. 130), Aristophanes, Aeschines, Aristotle, others; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 90.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The term Βελίαρ is derived from a transliteration of the Hebrew word בְּלִיַּעַל (beliyya'al), which is often used in the Old Testament to denote worthlessness or wickedness.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term Βελίαρ corresponds to the Hebrew word בְּלִיַּעַל (beliyya'al), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 1100. In the Old Testament, בְּלִיַּעַל is used to describe individuals or actions that are considered worthless, lawless, or wicked, often in the context of idolatry or rebellion against God. Usage: The term Βελίαρ appears in the New Testament in 2 Corinthians 6:15, where it is used to contrast the followers of Christ with those aligned with evil. The verse reads: "What harmony is there between Christ and Beliar? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?" (BSB). Context: Βελίαρ is a term that appears in the New Testament to signify a force or entity in direct opposition to God. In 2 Corinthians 6:15, the Apostle Paul uses Βελίαρ to draw a stark contrast between the followers of Christ and those who are aligned with evil. This usage underscores the incompatibility between righteousness and wickedness, light and darkness, and ultimately, between Christ and any representation of evil. The term is often understood as synonymous with Satan, the adversary of God, and is used to emphasize the spiritual battle between good and evil. The use of Βελίαρ in this context serves as a warning to believers to remain separate from influences that are contrary to their faith and to maintain their commitment to Christ. Forms and Transliterations Βελιαρ Βελιάρ Βελίαρ Beliar BelíarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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