Belialic

/ˌbɛliˈælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling Belial, a figure from biblical and apocryphal texts often associated with wickedness, chaos, or demonic forces.

Etymology

From Belial (Hebrew 'Belya'al,' meaning worthlessness or ruin) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). The term entered European usage through religious texts and theological writing.

Kelly Says

In old theology and literature, 'belialic' was used to describe the most chaotic, destructive forces—it's a word that shows how biblical demon names became adjectives for describing pure evil.

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