Greek word · Strong's G1140

δαιμόνιον

daimónion · noun · “demon”

In a sentence

Daimonion means demon — an unclean, spiritual being opposed to God. The Gospels show Jesus casting them out with a word, demonstrating his authority over all dark powers.

Daimonion is a demon — in the New Testament always negative, an unclean spirit at work against God’s people. The Gospels are full of Jesus confronting and expelling them.

His authority over them is total. With a word he casts them out, demonstrating the in-breaking kingdom. Christians are not given a spirit of fear but a Lord whose name even demons obey.

Strong's reference

Definition: a dæmonic being; by extension a deity

KJV usage: devil, god

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Mark 1:27 “All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”” James 2:19 “You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.” Matthew 8:16 “When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.