Term

principalities and powers

Biblical terms used to refer to demonic powers.

Filed underBiblical TheologySystematic Theology

Definition

Other names for demonic powers in some verses of the Bible (Romans 8:38; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 1:16).

Scripture

  • Romans 8:38
  • Ephesians 6:12
  • Colossians 1:16

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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). 19A.5Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 19A.5.

Last revised August 14, 2026