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In the biblical context, the term "beings" encompasses a wide array of entities created by God, both visible and invisible, material and spiritual. These beings include humans, angels, demons, and other spiritual entities mentioned throughout the Scriptures. Each category of beings serves a distinct purpose within God's creation and divine plan.

Humans

Humans are the pinnacle of God's creation, made in His image and likeness.Genesis 1:26-27 states, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.' So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Humans are unique among created beings due to their capacity for relationship with God, moral reasoning, and stewardship over the earth.

Angels

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as His messengers and to execute His will. They are often depicted as powerful and holy, serving in the presence of God.Hebrews 1:14 describes them as "ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation." Angels appear throughout the Bible, delivering messages, providing guidance, and offering protection to God's people. Notable angels include Michael, the archangel, and Gabriel, who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary (Luke 1:26-38).

Demons

Demons are fallen angels who rebelled against God under the leadership of Satan. They are malevolent beings that seek to oppose God's purposes and lead humanity astray. The New Testament frequently records Jesus and His disciples casting out demons, demonstrating His authority over them. InMatthew 12:24 , the Pharisees accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, highlighting the spiritual warfare between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness.

Other Spiritual Beings

The Bible also references other spiritual beings, such as cherubim and seraphim. Cherubim are often associated with the presence and glory of God, as seen inGenesis 3:24 , where God places cherubim to guard the way to the tree of life after Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Seraphim are described inIsaiah 6:2-3 as having six wings and proclaiming the holiness of God: "Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling out to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth.'"

Satan

Satan, also known as the devil, is a significant spiritual being in the Bible, representing the embodiment of evil and opposition to God. Originally created as a high-ranking angel, Satan fell due to pride and rebellion against God.Isaiah 14:12-15 andEzekiel 28:12-17 are often interpreted as allusions to Satan's fall. In the New Testament, Satan is depicted as the tempter and accuser, seeking to devour and deceive (1 Peter 5:8,Revelation 12:9).

Conclusion

The Bible presents a complex and multifaceted view of beings, each with distinct roles and characteristics. These beings, whether human or spiritual, are integral to the unfolding narrative of God's redemptive plan for creation.

Greek

5502. Cheroubin -- Cherubim, heavenlybeings who serve God
... Cherubim, heavenlybeings who serve God. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Cheroubin Phonetic Spelling: (kher-oo-beem') Short Definition...

442. anthropinos -- human
... human. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: anthropinos Phonetic Spelling:
(anth-ro'-pee-nos) Short Definition: belonging to humanbeings, human Definition...

441. anthropareskos -- man-pleasing
... anth-ro-par'-es-kos) Short Definition: desirous of pleasing men Definition: desirous
of pleasing men, a renderer of service to humanbeings (as opposed to God...

4747. stoicheion -- one of a row, hence a letter (of the alphabet)...
... 828). This views 4747 ("elements") as ancient astralbeings associated with
the very beginning (make-up) of the earth.]. Word Origin...

32. aggelos -- a messenger, angel
... Lk 7:24, 9:52). 32 (plural, ) refers to over 150 times in the NT, iebeings
created by God to serve His plan. In Rev 2, 3, "angels...

Strong's Hebrew

8314b. saraph -- probably one of an order of angelicbeings
... 8314a, 8314b. saraph. 8315 . probably one of an order of angelicbeings.
Transliteration: saraph Short Definition: seraphim. Word...

3742. kerub -- probably an order of angelicbeings
... 3741, 3742. kerub. 3743 . probably an order of angelicbeings. Transliteration:
kerub Phonetic Spelling: (ker-oob') Short Definition: cherubim....

2421b. chayyah -- living thing, animal
... NASB Word Usage animals (2), appetite (1), beast (27), beasts (43), creature (2),
creatures (3), life (9), life* (1), live* (1), livingbeings (15), living...

5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire...
... being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion NASB Word Usage any
(1), anyone (2), anyone* (1), appetite (7), being (1),beings (3), body (1...

Library

On Incorporeal and CorporealBeings.
... Book I. Chapter VII."On Incorporeal and CorporealBeings. 1. The subjects
considered in the previous chapter have been spoken...

About whatBeings Jesus Needed Testimony.
... Tenth Book. 29. About WhatBeings Jesus Needed Testimony. The words, "He
needed not that any should testify of man," may fitly be...

Whether the Lights of Heaven are LivingBeings?
... OF THE WORK OF ADORNMENT, AS REGARDS THE FOURTH DAY (THREE ARTICLES) Whether
the lights of heaven are livingbeings? Objection 1...

Fifth Tractate. That the IntellectualBeings are not Outside the...
... THE FIFTH ENNEAD FIFTH TRACTATE. THAT THE INTELLECTUALBEINGS ARE NOT OUTSIDE
THE INTELLECTUAL-PRINCIPLE: AND ON THE NATURE OF THE GOOD....

HumanBeings are Creatures, in a Condition of Nature -- which Can...
... THESIS 10 Humanbeings are creatures, in a condition of nature " which can
effect nothing supernatural? Humanbeings are creatures...

OtherBeings Besides God are in Scripture Called God this...
... Chapter VII."OtherBeings Besides God are in Scripture Called God This
Objection Frivolous, for It is Not a Question of Names....

This Whole Confession of TheseBeings, in which they Declare that...
... Chapter XXIV. This whole confession of thesebeings, in which they declare
that they are not gods? This whole confession of these...

In what Sense CreatedBeings are Out of God.
... Book II. Chapter 5 [III.]"In What Sense CreatedBeings are Out of God.
Now, just because I do not suppose that you, a member of...

OtherBeings Called Gods.
... Homily XVI. Chapter XIV."OtherBeings Called Gods. "For we ourselves also
know that angels are called gods by the Scriptures,"as...

AllBeings were Made Good, but not Being Made Perfectly Good, are...
... Chapter 12."AllBeings Were Made Good, But Not Being Made Perfectly Good,
are Liable to Corruption. All things that exist, therefore...

Thesaurus

Beings (42 Occurrences)
...Beings (42 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 2:11 For, among humanbeings, who knows
a man's inner thoughts except the man's own spirit within him?...

Greece (15 Occurrences)
... In Greece itself, fancy had free play in dealing with these divinebeings, and the
myths were the main treasure-house from which the poet drew; the same myths...

Creature (73 Occurrences)
... The living creatures in Ezek. 10:15, 17, are imaginarybeings, symbols of the
Divine attributes and operations. Noah Webster's Dictionary....

Living (3112 Occurrences)
... in Ezekiel's visions (Ezekiel 1:5, 13; Ezekiel 3:13; Ezekiel 10:15, 17, 20) and,
the Revised Version (British and American), of the similarbeings in the...

Magic (12 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce
effects by the assistance of supernaturalbeings, or departed spirits, or by...

Magician (5 Occurrences)
... of ideas? There must be an implied belief in the uniformly of Nature or
in the controlling power of intelligentbeings. 2. Magic...

Providence (3 Occurrences)
... The most essential attribute of rationalbeings is that they act with reference
to an end; that they act not only with thought but with forethought....

Curse (211 Occurrences)
... Curses (or blessings) were imprecations referred to supernaturalbeings in whose
existence and power to do good or inflict harm primitive man believed....

Demonology
... The second of these meanings, which involves a general reference to vaguely conceived
personalbeings akin to men and yet belonging to the unseen realm, leads...

Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... The second of these meanings, which involves a general reference to vaguely conceived
personalbeings akin to men and yet belonging to the unseen realm, leads...

Resources

Do human beings truly have a free will? | GotQuestions.org

What is the hierarchy of angels? | GotQuestions.org

How does the fact that human beings possess some Neanderthal DNA impact creationism? | GotQuestions.org

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Beings (42 Occurrences)

1 Corinthians 2:11
For, among humanbeings, who knows a man's inner thoughts except the man's own spirit within him? In the same way, also, only God's Spirit is acquainted with God's inner thoughts.
(WEY)

Galatians 4:8
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
(See RSV)

Philippians 2:10
in order that in the Name of JESUS every knee should bow, ofbeings in Heaven, of those on the earth, and of those in the underworld,
(WEY DBY)

2 Peter 2:10
and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of gloriousbeings;
(WEY NIV)

2 Peter 2:11
whereas messengers, in strength and power being greater, do not bear against them before the Lord an evil speaking judgment;
(See NIV)

Jude 1:8
Yet in like manner these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestialbeings.
(WEB NIV)

Revelation 4:6
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like crystal: And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four livingbeings full of eyes before and behind.
(WBS)

Revelation 4:8
And the four livingbeings had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.
(WBS)

Revelation 4:9
And when those livingbeings give glory, and honor, and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
(WBS)

Revelation 5:6
And I beheld, and lo, in the midst of the throne, and of the four livingbeings, and in the midst of the elders stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
(WBS)

Revelation 5:8
And when he had taken the book, the four livingbeings, and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints.
(WBS)

Revelation 5:11
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and the livingbeings, and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
(WBS)

Revelation 5:14
And the four livingbeings said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshiped him that liveth for ever and ever.
(WBS)

Revelation 6:1
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four livingbeings saying, Come and see.
(WBS)

Revelation 6:6
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four livingbeings say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
(WBS)

Revelation 7:11
And all the angels stood around the throne, and about the elders and the four livingbeings, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God,
(WBS)

Revelation 9:4
And they were forbidden to injure the herbage of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree. They were only to injure humanbeings--those who have not the seal of God on their foreheads.
(WEY)

Revelation 13:13
He also works great miracles, so as even to make fire come down from Heaven to earth in the presence of humanbeings.
(WEY)

Revelation 15:7
And one of the four livingbeings gave to the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
(WBS)

Revelation 19:4
And the four and twenty elders and the four livingbeings fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
(WBS)

Numbers 31:35
and of humanbeings -- of the women who have not known the lying of a male -- all the persons 'are' two and thirty thousand.
(YLT NAS)

Numbers 31:46
and of humanbeings sixteen thousand --
(YLT NAS)

1 Kings 6:23
In the inmost room he made two wingedbeings of olive-wood, ten cubits high;
(BBE)

1 Chronicles 5:21
And they take captive their cattle, of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of humanbeings a hundred thousand;
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 3:10
And in the most holy place he made images of two wingedbeings, covering them with gold.
(BBE)

Psalms 8:5
For you have made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and honor.
(See NIV)

Psalms 29:1
A Psalm by David. Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
(See RSV)

Psalms 82:6
I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High.
(See JPS)

Psalms 89:6
For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenlybeings is like Yahweh,
(WEB RSV NIV)

Ezekiel 1:5
And in the heart of it were the forms of four livingbeings. And this was what they were like; they had the form of a man.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 1:14
And the livingbeings went out and came back as quickly as a thunder-flame.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 1:15
Now while I was looking at the four livingbeings, I saw one wheel on the earth, by the side of the living beings, for the four of them.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 1:19
And when the livingbeings went on, the wheels went by their side; and when the living beings were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 1:20
Wherever the spirit was to go they went; and the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the livingbeings was in the wheels.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 1:21
When these went on, the others went; and when these came to rest, the others came to rest; and when these were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the livingbeings was in the wheels.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 1:22
And over the heads of the livingbeings there was the form of an arch, looking like ice, stretched out over their heads on high.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 3:13
And there was the sound of the wings of the livingbeings touching one another, and the sound of the wheels at their side, the sound of a great rushing.
(BBE NAS)

Ezekiel 10:15
And the winged ones went up on high: this is the living being which I saw by the river Chebar.
(See NAS)

Ezekiel 10:17
When they stood, these stood; and when they mounted up, these mounted up with them: for the spirit of the living creature was in them.
(See NAS)

Ezekiel 10:20
This is the living being which I saw under the God of Israel by the river Chebar; and it was clear to me that they were the winged ones.
(See NAS)

Ezekiel 41:18
And it had pictured forms of wingedbeings and palm-trees; a palm-tree between two winged ones, and every winged one had two faces;
(BBE)

Jonah 4:11
and I -- have not I pity on Nineveh, the great city, in which there are more than twelve myriads of humanbeings, who have not known between their right hand and their left -- and much cattle!'
(YLT)

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