In the article “The Rise of Iniquity! Who Was Satan? – Ezekiel 28<\/mark>“, I will explore the origin of Satan and the events that marked his fall from heaven. I will investigate the nature of this being who, despite being considered a perfect angel, gave in to pride and rebellion. Throughout the text, I will analyze biblical passages such as Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14, and Revelation 12 to understand how iniquity took hold of the heart of this angelic being. In addition, I will discuss the interpretations surrounding his identity and the impact of his rebellion on the spiritual history of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The existence of a supernatural being, known as “Satan<\/mark>” or the “devil<\/mark>“, is for many a legend, or even a popular belief. For others, it is so real that they even worship him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bible mentions his existence, and Christians consider him significant. He also appears in the Jewish religion, although his interpretation is different from that understood by Christians. The Quran presents a similar figure, known as “Iblis<\/mark>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the Middle Ages, an image was created regarding Satan. The image that emerged was that of a reddish demonic being with horns and a long tail, holding a trident in one hand, reigning over a fiery underworld called “hell<\/mark>“. This was one of the images created and transmitted by many during this period, and unfortunately, it still has a place in the minds of many people. The worst of all is when they associate this image with a biblical belief belonging to the Christian religion. In today\u2019s study, we will analyze some texts from the Bible related to this topic. I will try to identify who was and who is this character described in the Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike the Quran, which identifies this being with the name “Iblis<\/mark>“, the Bible does not provide his real name. He is identified only as “devil<\/mark>” and “Satan<\/mark>“. Both words are not proper names that identify this being. From the original Hebrew, the word “satan<\/mark>” simply means “enemy<\/mark>” and “adversary<\/mark>“. These terms can be used for any person or group that identifies itself as someone\u2019s “enemy<\/mark>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many Christians also apply the proper name “Lucifer<\/mark>” to this character. However, it is worth noting that this name is not of biblical origin, even though one of the Bible translations presents this name in a single verse of the Bible (Isaiah 14:12). This name does not appear in the oldest manuscripts and was added later in future Bible versions by the well-known “church fathers<\/mark>“. The origin of the name “Lucifer<\/mark>” has its etymology in the Latin language, not in the original languages in which the Bible was written (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek).<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this information in mind, let us now analyze some biblical verses about him. A well-known and widely used text about Satan is from the prophet Ezekiel 28:11-17. Let us read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ezekiel 28:11-17 – “The word of the Lord came to me: Son of man, take up a lamentation against the king of Tyre<\/strong> and say to him: \u2018This is what the Lord God says: You are the seal of perfection<\/strong>, full of wisdom<\/strong> and beauty<\/strong>. You were in Eden<\/strong>, the garden of God. Every precious stone covered you<\/strong>: the sardius, the topaz, the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, the jasper, the sapphire, the carbuncle, and the emerald. Your settings and your ornaments<\/strong> were made of gold; they were prepared for you on the day you were created<\/strong>. You were the anointed cherub who covers<\/strong>; I established you<\/strong>; you were on the holy mountain of God<\/strong>; you walked among the stones<\/strong> of the highest splendor. You were blameless in your ways<\/strong> from the day you were created until iniquity was found in you<\/strong>. By the abundance of your trade<\/strong> you were filled with violence within you<\/strong>, and you sinned<\/strong>. Therefore I will cast<\/strong> you as a profane thing from the mountain of God<\/strong>; I will destroy you, O covering cherub<\/strong>, from among the stones of fire. Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty<\/strong>; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor<\/strong>. I cast you to the ground<\/strong>; I set you before kings to behold you<\/mark>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The reader must have noticed that the text above is addressed to the “King of Tyre<\/mark>“. It is not an explicit text about the person of Satan. However, the characteristics present in this text are not entirely applicable to the king of Tyre himself. This is because the message was inspired by God. Within the message given to the king of Tyre by the prophet Ezekiel, the same message will also contain explanations about other parallel events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, the message given is doubly applicable in different situations. This pattern of interpretation is present in several biblical texts. This duality of information ends up generating much controversy in religious circles, especially in the debate on issues between Christians and Jews. However, prophetic interpretation and divine inspiration will be studied at another time. For now, I would like the reader to consider this methodology as the basis for this study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s extract some important information that we read from the text above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a lot of information above that does not apply solely to the “King of Tyre<\/mark>“. A human being, idolatrous and pagan as he was, the “King of Tyre<\/mark>“, could never be considered “Perfect<\/mark>“. He was not created, nor was he in the “Eden, the garden of God<\/mark>“, which God created and destroyed with the flood. The term “cherub<\/mark>” is used to describe a species and classification of angelic beings. The king of Tyre has never been in the “holy mountain of God<\/mark>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such descriptions can only refer to another being, even if someone said these words to the king of Tyre. Certainly, these words applied and were analogous to the king of Tyre, but they cannot be understood literally. Given such details, it is interpreted that divine inspiration also referred to this other being, who had an angelic nature, as he was identified as a “cherub<\/mark>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Little About Satan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Name: Lucifer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The King of Tyre Parallelism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Analyzing the Text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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