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NASB | Genesis 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:1 So the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts (inhabitants). |
Bible Question:
What is the difference between a spirits and demons and angels or are there any difference? How and where would I find the names of these spirits Gods and devils? |
Bible Answer: Greetings wingsofhopeministry! If I interpret your question correctly, you are asking, "What is the difference between an angel and a demon?" There are quite many differences! Angels worship God (Neh. 9:6; Phi. 2:9-11; Heb. 1:6) while they themselves are not to be worshipped and rebuke those who attempt to worship them (Col. 2:18; Rev. 19:10; Rev. 22:8; Rev. 22:9). Angels are obedient (Ps. 103:20; Mat. 6:10; Luke 11:2; 1 Pet. 3:22; 2 Pet. 2:11; Jude 1:6), are meek (2 Pet. 2:11; Jude 1:9), wise (2 Sam. 14:17; 2 Sam. 14:20), and mighty (Ps. 103:20; 2 Pet. 2:11). Angels are holy (Mat. 25:31; Mark 8:38), elect (1 Tim. 5:21), innumerable (Deu. 33:2; 2 Kin. 6:17; Job 25:3; Ps. 68:17; Heb. 12:22; Jude 1:14), and are ministering spirits to those who believe (Hebrews 1:14). Demons, on the other hand, encourage the worship of themselves (Lev. 17:7; Deu. 32:17; 2 Chr. 11:15; Ps. 106:37; Mat. 4:9; Luke 4:7; 1 Cor. 10:20; 1 Cor. 10:21; 1 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 13:4), even though it is forbidden (Lev. 17:7; Zech. 13:2; Rev. 9:20), demons seek to possess people (Mat. 8:28-34; Mat. 9:32-33; Mar. 5:2-20; Mat. 12:22; Luke 11:14). Disciples of Jesus have power over demons (Mat. 10:1; Mark 6:7; Mark 16:17; Mark 9:38; Luke 10:17; Acts 5:16; Acts 16:16-18; Acts 19:12). Demons are the adversaries of men (Mat. 12:45). Demons testify to the divinity of Jesus and tremble (James 2:19). Demons will be judged and punished (Mat. 8:29; 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6; Mat. 8:29; Mat. 25:41; Luke 8:28; 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6; Rev. 12:7-9). I hope that this post helps in explaining the differences between angels and demons! Blessings to you, Makarios |