# Beelzebul

## Facts:

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.
* 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))

## 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)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G954