Biblical description of....

[Mestemia]

I was wondering how the Bible describes the devil.
I am not really sure if Lucifer and Satan and the devil are three different entities or threee names for one entity.

The reason I ask is because I remember reading somewhere that the Devil is described as one of the most bueatiful creatures ever created by God.

So I was wondering if anyone would be able to assist me in find verses that either support this theory, or verses the refute it.

[Mestemia]

Ezekiel 28:13-17
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Thus far these are al I can find.

[dianaholberg]

This article contains many Scripture references (with links):

Devil

"Apocalypse" is the book of Revelation. "Wisdom" is a deuterocanonical book that may or may not be in your version of the Bible. Oh, and "SUMMA" is a reference to the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Here's another brief article:

Lucifer

[dianaholberg]

I thought we'd discussed this before, and, sure enough... the link at the beginning of the quote takes you to the other thread.

dianaholberg said:

"Lucifer" is a Latin word referring to the high position from which the angel you refer to fell (it means "light-bearer").

"Satan" is a Hebrew word meaning "accuser" or "adversary". It was in common use LONG before the Vatican existed.

There are a bazillion terms used to refer to personified evil. His name (or what he wears) isn't as important as understanding his purpose.

[Mestemia]

I am looking for a physical description of the devil.
I was unable to find a link in the quote you provided.

Off topic:
Why does the links you provided in your first post call Revelation Apocalypse?

[Tara]

Does the physical description of the devil really matter (except if there are instances of Hollywood misconceptions or something... )

[dianaholberg]

polytheist said:

I am looking for a physical description of the devil.

The only physical description I'm aware of is "angel of light" and "fallen angel".

I was unable to find a link in the quote you provided.

The link is the date at the beginning of the quote.

Off topic:
Why does the links you provided in your first post call Revelation Apocalypse?

"Apocalypse" is from the Greek apokalypto, which means "to reveal". So really the two mean the same thing.

[dianaholberg]

Polytheist, I found a little bit of information that may be helpful.

Question #146: "What does the devil look like?" Jimmy C., 14

A. As a spirit, Satan has no physical appearance. Nevertheless, he is often depicted as a malevolent beast. And like other angels, he can assume an earthly appearance. In Genesis, Satan is described as a beguiling serpent (Gen 3:1); in the book of Revelation, a dragon (Rev 12:3). In art he is often depicted as a beast with horns or a dark, bat-like figure, sometimes with a goat's head. Saints such as John Vianney and Stanislaus have seen him in the form of a dog. But the most dangerous form the devil assumes is as an angel of light (2 Cor 11: 14). In this way, he appears to be good in fact remains evil. Images of the devil as imps with pitchforks ands tails can also be dangerous if they cause us not to take the devil seriously. That, of course, is part of Satan's plan. He is never so successful as when we make light of, or deny, his existence. As C.S. Lewis noted, the devil's greatest success is to get us to deny that he exists. Why? Because then we shall not be on guard against him. (From the Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? by Matt Pinto. It is a book with Q & A with 200 questions from teen-agers.)

Also:

Naming Your Demons

[teancum79]

Well the Bible does not give much in the way of a physical description.

However given the "fallen angel" situation I would think that in general form he would resemble an angel.

I have seen nothing aside from some creative artwork to cause me to think that angels are not in human form (though more perfect).

Therefore I would say that if the devil was to stop by he would appear as a man.