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Devil

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The Devil, meaning “slanderer,” is the chief adversary of God and the accuser of His people. Scripture presents him as a tempter and spiritual enemy, associated with Satan and opposed to the work of God.
Biblical Usage
<p>Scripture presents the Devil as one who slanders God to humanity and humanity before God. He is called the accuser of the brethren and is connected with temptation, demonic activity, and spiritual conflict.</p>
Scripture References
Job 1:6 Revelation 2:10 Zechariah 3:1 Revelation 12:10 Leviticus 17:7 Isaiah 13:21 Isaiah 34:14 Deuteronomy 32:17 Psalms 106:37 Matthew 12:25-30 Mark 5:1-20 Luke 4:35 Luke 10:18 Genesis 3 Job 1:9 Job 1:10