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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And who better than she, Isabel, daughter of Belial, handmaiden to Asmodeus and beloved of Baal, to serve with her regal bearing as his consort? Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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