Demonology
Belial
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Belial is a biblical and later demonological term associated with worthlessness, lawlessness, wickedness, and in some apocalyptic texts a Satan-like figure.
Belial means worthlessness or lawlessness and later becomes a demonic figure.
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At a glance
- In the Goetia
- Spirit 68 of 72
- Source text
- The Lesser Key of Solomon (Ars Goetia)
- Found in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
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The story behind Belial
Belial becomes prominent in apocalyptic and demonological literature, sometimes identified with Satan or lawlessness.
The spiritual meaning of Belial
Spiritually, Belial asks where worthlessness language is exposing lawless corruption.
Belial in the Bible
In the Hebrew Bible, sons of Belial can mean worthless or wicked people. Later texts personify Belial more strongly.
Why Belial matters
Belial matters because it begins as a quality or label and becomes personified in later Jewish and Christian demonology.
How to read Belial
Belial comes up when studying biblical worthlessness language, Qumran or apocalyptic dualism, and later demonology.
Belial in practice: an example
The contrast between Christ and Belial in 2 Corinthians uses the name as a symbol of absolute spiritual opposition.
Where readings of Belial go wrong
A common error is to treat every older use of Belial as a named demon; context matters.
Sources and editorial method
This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.
Recorded here as history and lore. No rite is taught on this page.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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Who is Belial?
Belial is a biblical and later demonological term associated with worthlessness, lawlessness, wickedness, and in some apocalyptic texts a Satan-like figure.
What number is Belial in the Goetia?
In the Ars Goetia, the first book of the Lesser Key of Solomon, Belial is spirit number 68 of 72. Belial becomes prominent in apocalyptic and demonological literature, sometimes identified with Satan or lawlessness.
What does Belial mean spiritually?
Spiritually, Belial asks where worthlessness language is exposing lawless corruption.
What does the Bible say about Belial?
In the Hebrew Bible, sons of Belial can mean worthless or wicked people. Later texts personify Belial more strongly.
What do people get wrong about Belial?
A common error is to treat every older use of Belial as a named demon; context matters.
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