Βελίαλ (Belial)
Belial
Belial
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The term Belial appears only once in the New Testament, found in 2 Corinthians 6:15. It functions as a proper name for Satan, standing in sharp contrast to Christ. The word derives from Hebrew roots meaning "worthlessness" or "wickedness," transforming an abstract concept of moral void into a specific title for the adversary.
In this passage, Paul uses it to highlight the impossibility of fellowship between light and darkness. By naming the prince of this world as Belial, the text emphasizes his fundamental lack of value and integrity. It serves as a stark identifier for the source of opposition to God’s purposes.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word Belial appears just once in the New Testament, serving as a stark title for the adversary in 2 Corinthians 6:15. Derived from Hebrew roots meaning worthlessness or wickedness, it transforms an abstract concept of moral void into a specific name for Satan. Paul uses this term to highlight the impossibility of fellowship between light and darkness.
For your faith, this word offers clarity rather than confusion. It reminds us that some alliances are fundamentally incompatible with our calling. By naming the source of opposition as Belial, the text emphasizes his lack of integrity and value. This helps believers recognize when they are being pulled away from God’s purposes.
You do not need to fear this title. Instead, let it strengthen your resolve to walk in the light. The contrast between Christ and Belial is absolute, offering you a clear path forward. Trust in the one who has already overcome the darkness, and find peace in that certainty.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Belial?1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Βελιάρ;1×
Key Verses
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II Corinthians 6:15
What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what portion does a believer have with an unbeliever?
Paul uses Belial as a proper name for Satan to create an unbridgeable contrast with Christ, showing that believers cannot share fellowship with the adversary.