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Definition
Satan is said in the Bible to be able to disguise himself as 'an angel of light' (2 Corinthians 11:14), in order to deceive human beings.
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Big ideas: Serpent, Devil, Satan, Beast
- Today's New International Version
- 14And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
- King James Version
- 14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
The devil; the term 'Satan' actually means 'Enemy' and is often used to refer to the force of evil in the world.
The Christian Bible consists of the Old Testament scriptures inherited from Judaism, together with the New Testament, drawn from writings produced from c.40-125CE, which describe the life of Jesus and the establishment of the Christian church.
Satan is said in the Bible to be able to disguise himself as 'an angel of light' in order to deceive human beings.