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# Beelzebul
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## Facts:
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Beelzebul is another name for Satan, or the devil. It is also sometimes spelled, “Beelzebub.”
* This name literally means “lord of flies” which means “ruler over demons.” But it is best to translate this term close to the original spelling rather than translate the meaning.
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* It could also be translated as “Beelzebul the devil” to make it clear who is being referred to.
* This name is related to the name of the false god “Baal-zebub” of Ekron.
(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
(See also: [demon](../kt/demon.md), [Ekron](../names/ekron.md), [Satan](../kt/satan.md))
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## Bible References:
* [Luke 11:15](rc://en/tn/help/luk/11/15)
* [Mark 3:22](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/22)
* [Matthew 10:25](rc://en/tn/help/mat/10/25)
* [Matthew 12:25](rc://en/tn/help/mat/12/25)
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## Word Data:
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* Strongs: G954