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the dev·il
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the devilnoun
something difficult or awkward to do or deal with
"it will be the devil to solve"
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the devil
The devil is a supernatural entity commonly found in various religions and belief systems, often depicted as a malevolent being or force and associated with evil, temptation, and wrongdoing. It is most prominent in Christianity, where the devil, also known as Satan or Lucifer, is believed to be a fallen angel cast out of heaven for rebelling against God. The devil is typically depicted as a tempter and deceiver, luring people away from virtue and into sin. Despite his negative connation, interpretations of the devil vary widely across different cultures and religions.
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The Devil
The Devil is the fifteenth trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of the devil in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of the devil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of the devil in a Sentence
I’m not necessarily saying that gluten is the devil to everyone but its certainly the devil to enough people out there that it was a logical choice to make The Little Beet gluten free.
Sarcasm I now see to be, in general, the language of the devil; for which reason I have long since as good as renounced it.
The devil is the source of temptation, but succumbing to temptation is our own doing. Only if we come face to face with our own sinfulness, do we begin to be grateful for the power of God’s forgiveness. Only if we recognize the connection between sin and death, do we begin to probe the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection. Only if we experience the evil we have done, do we begin to understand how God has brought redemption out of loss, love out of hatred.
Privacy is all the rage. Bipartisan. But as frequently happens, the devil is in the details.
To talk to someone who does not listen is enough to tense the devil.
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