Names for Satan

[txchristian04]

I am curious to know why there are so many names for satan? Satan, the devil, Lucifer, etc. Lucifer is easy to pinpoint as the old mediterean god of the morning star, but other than that, why are there so many? Perhaps people keep looking for a way to avoid saying his name so they use a substitute until that becomes virtually the same word and move onto a new term?

 

[jbarcher]

Uh...I would say that it is to speak on certain aspects of the devil. I.e. the tempter, the accuser...

Supersition is an interesting idea, though.

 

[Dad Ernie]

I am curious to know why there are so many names for satan? Satan, the devil, Lucifer, etc. Lucifer is easy to pinpoint as the old mediterean god of the morning star, but other than that, why are there so many? Perhaps people keep looking for a way to avoid saying his name so they use a substitute until that becomes virtually the same word and move onto a new term?

Greetings Txchristian,

The Name given by God of Himself is "I am that I am" to Moses. But we also have many other names by which we call our Lord because they address His sovereignty over that particular aspect in our lives. The more names you have for God, Jehovah Adonai, Jehovah Sid Kenu, Jehovah Jarai, El, Father, Creator God, and many others, the better you are acquainted with Him.

We are not to be blinded to the "enemies devices", and the names given to Satan, each represent a facet of his being of which we are to be wary. When you have exhausted all your efforts into knowing the one true God, it would also help to study the names given to Satan, so that you can be prepared when ole Slew Foot, comes around and tempts you.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

 

[He put me back together]

There are many names for God, just as there are many names for Satan. Satan, of course, is translated as "accuser." This is a fundamental discription of his character, especially in the book of Job. Just as Yahweh is called many things, for he is the Master, the father, the breasted one, the mighty one of mighty ones, just as Jesus had many names, Saviour, God with us, Master, King of kings, so Satan shall be as well. The dragon, the old snake, the accuser, the evil one, the father of lies, the deciever, all of that--it's not about some superstitious fear of saying his name, but rather the inclusion of his characteristics. Just for the sake of saying so, though, let's not forget that he appears as a messenger of light...very often, Satan has been called "Jesus."