The Tempter (Noun)
Meaning
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Tempter whispered evil thoughts into the minds of the innocent villagers, corrupting their souls and drawing them away from the path of righteousness.
- According to the scriptures, the fall of man was caused by the Tempter who deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden.
- The worshippers of the dark arts saw the Tempter as their patron deity, seeking to emulate his cunning and malevolence.
- In the holy texts, the Tempter is often referred to as the serpent who seduced humanity into sin and rebellion against God's will.
- The preachers warned their congregations about the Tempter's tactics, urging them to remain vigilant and resist his constant attempts to lead them astray.