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Lexicon :: Strong's G1142 - daimōn

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δαίμων
Transliteration
daimōn (Key)
Pronunciation
dah'-ee-mown
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Part of Speech
masculine/feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From daio (to distribute fortunes)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
5x in 3 unique form(s)
LXX
1x in 1 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:1,137

Strong’s Definitions

δαίμων daímōn, dah'-ee-mown; from δαίω daíō (to distribute fortunes); a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature):—devil.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G1142 in the following manner: devils (4x), devil (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's G1142 in the following manner: devils (4x), devil (1x).
  1. a god, a goddess

    1. an inferior deity, whether good or bad

  2. in the NT, an evil spirit

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
δαίμων daímōn, dah'-ee-mown; from δαίω daíō (to distribute fortunes); a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature):—devil.
STRONGS G1142:
δαίμων, -ονος, , ;
1. in Greek authors, a god, a goddess; an inferior deity, whether good or bad; hence, ἀγαθοδαίμονες and κακοδαίμονες are distinguished [cf. Winer's Grammar, 23 (22)].
2. In the N. T. an evil spirit (see δαιμόνιον, 2): Matthew 8:31; Mark 5:12 [R L]; Luke 8:29 [R G L marginal reading]; Revelation 16:14 (Rec.); Rev 18:2 (where L T Tr WH δαιμονίων). [B. D. (especially American edition) under the word Demon; cf. δαιμονίζομαι.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
8:31
Mark
5:12
Luke
8:29
Revelation
16:14; 18:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1142 matches the Greek δαίμων (daimōn),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:31 - And the demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of pigs.”
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