Divine Lexicon

Term

demon possession

A term often translated as "demonized," referring to demonic influence or control rather than literal ownership.

Filed underHermeneutics

Definition

A misleading phrase found in some English translations of the Bible that seems to indicate ownership. The biblical term is better translated 'demonized,' indicating demonic influence or control.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 20B.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 20B.1.

Last revised August 14, 2026