Belial

noun

Be·​lial ˈbē-lē-əl How to pronounce Belial (audio)
ˈbēl-yəl
1
a biblical name of the devil or one of the fiends
2
: one of the fallen angels in Milton's Paradise Lost

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In the starched prose style of a naturalist, the wizard detailed nearly two decades of spirit conjurations and regular interactions with ancient evil entities such as Paimon and Belial. Kent Russell, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from Hebrew bĕlīyaʽal worthlessness

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belial was in the 13th century

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“Belial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belial. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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