Beelzebub

Pronunciation: /ˈbilzɪbʌb/

Definitions of Beelzebub

noun a name for the devil or a demon in various religious traditions

Example Sentences

A1 Beelzebub is a name for the devil in some religious beliefs.

A2 Some people believe Beelzebub is a powerful demon in the hierarchy of Hell.

B1 In Christian demonology, Beelzebub is often associated with gluttony and the sin of overindulgence.

B2 The name Beelzebub is derived from a Philistine god worshipped in the ancient city of Ekron.

C1 Beelzebub is sometimes depicted as a fly or insect-like demon in literature and art.

C2 The character of Beelzebub appears in various works of fiction, often as a powerful and malevolent entity.

Examples of Beelzebub in a Sentence

formal According to religious texts, Beelzebub is often associated with the devil or a demon.

informal I heard Beelzebub is another name for Satan.

slang Some people believe Beelzebub is the big bad guy down below.

figurative In literature, Beelzebub is often used as a symbol of evil or temptation.

Grammatical Forms of Beelzebub

• past tense: was
• plural: Beelzebubs
• comparative: more Beelzebub
• superlative: most Beelzebub
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: is being
• singular: Beelzebub
• positive degree: Beelzebub
• infinitive: to be Beelzebub
• gerund: being Beelzebub
• participle: Beelzebubbing

Origin and Evolution of Beelzebub

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'Beelzebub' originated from the Philistine god Baal-Zebub, meaning 'lord of the flies'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Beelzebub' became associated with the devil or Satan in Christian demonology, losing its original association with a specific deity.