The word "belial" appears frequently in Jewish apocrypha and pseudepigrapha.[1] In addition to his appearance in the Book of Jubilees, Belial appears in other texts as well.
Belial is also mentioned in the Fragments of a Zadokite Work (which
is also known as The Damascus Document (CD)), which states that during
the eschatological age, "Belial shall be let loose against Israel, as God spoke through Isaiah the prophet."[22] The Fragments also speak of "three nets of Belial" which are said to be fornication, wealth, and pollution of the sanctuary.[23] In this work, Belial is sometimes presented as an agent of divine punishment and sometimes as a rebel, as Mastema
is. It was Belial who inspired the Egyptian sorcerers, Jochaneh and his
brother, to oppose Moses and Aaron. The Fragments also say that anyone
who is ruled by the spirits of Belial and speaks of rebellion should be
condemned as a necromancer and wizard.
Sabtu, 29 Oktober 2011
Christianity
In the New Testament the word is used to refer to a demon, perhaps Satan[citation needed], when asked by St. Paul as to how Christ and Belial can agree. The passage in the Bible NIV states (2 Corinthians 6:15): "What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?".
Sebastien Michaelis states that Belial seduces by means of arrogance and his adversary is St. Francis of Paola; in this sense his name is translated as "Lord of Arrogance" or "Lord of Pride" (Baal ial).[citation needed]
In the Biblia Vulgata fewer allusions to this demon are made, referring to Belial as torrents of death, and to impious men as sons of Belial and men of Belial.
Belial is listed as the sixty-eighth spirit of The Lesser Key of Solomon.
(Be′li·al) [from Heb., meaning "Good for Naught"; a compound of beli′, "not, lacking," and ya·‛al′, "be of benefit; be beneficial"].
The quality or state of being useless, base, good for naught. The Hebrew term beli·ya′‛al is applied to ideas, words, and counsel,[9] to calamitous circumstances,[10] and most frequently, to good-for-nothing men of the lowest sort—for example, men who would induce worship of other gods;[11] those of Benjamin who committed the sex crime at Gibeah;[12] the wicked sons of Eli;[13] insolent Nabal;[14] opposers of God’s anointed, David;[15] Rehoboam’s unsteady associates;[16] Jezebel's conspirators against Naboth;[17] and men in general who stir up contention.[18] Indicating that the enemy power would no longer interfere with the carrying out of true worship by his people in their land, Jehovah declared through his prophet: "No more will any good-for-nothing person pass again through you. In his entirety he will certainly be cut off."[19]
By the time Bible writing resumed in the first century, "Belial" was used as a name for Satan.[citation needed] So when Paul wrote[20] in his series of parallel contrasts, "What harmony is there between Christ and Belial?" the conclusion usually drawn is that "Belial" is Satan. The Syriac Peshitta here reads "Satan."[21]
Sebastien Michaelis states that Belial seduces by means of arrogance and his adversary is St. Francis of Paola; in this sense his name is translated as "Lord of Arrogance" or "Lord of Pride" (Baal ial).[citation needed]
In the Biblia Vulgata fewer allusions to this demon are made, referring to Belial as torrents of death, and to impious men as sons of Belial and men of Belial.
Belial is listed as the sixty-eighth spirit of The Lesser Key of Solomon.
(Be′li·al) [from Heb., meaning "Good for Naught"; a compound of beli′, "not, lacking," and ya·‛al′, "be of benefit; be beneficial"].
The quality or state of being useless, base, good for naught. The Hebrew term beli·ya′‛al is applied to ideas, words, and counsel,[9] to calamitous circumstances,[10] and most frequently, to good-for-nothing men of the lowest sort—for example, men who would induce worship of other gods;[11] those of Benjamin who committed the sex crime at Gibeah;[12] the wicked sons of Eli;[13] insolent Nabal;[14] opposers of God’s anointed, David;[15] Rehoboam’s unsteady associates;[16] Jezebel's conspirators against Naboth;[17] and men in general who stir up contention.[18] Indicating that the enemy power would no longer interfere with the carrying out of true worship by his people in their land, Jehovah declared through his prophet: "No more will any good-for-nothing person pass again through you. In his entirety he will certainly be cut off."[19]
By the time Bible writing resumed in the first century, "Belial" was used as a name for Satan.[citation needed] So when Paul wrote[20] in his series of parallel contrasts, "What harmony is there between Christ and Belial?" the conclusion usually drawn is that "Belial" is Satan. The Syriac Peshitta here reads "Satan."[21]
Belial
Belial (also Be'lial, Belhor, Baalial, Beliar, Belias , Beliall, Beliel, Bilael, Belu; from Hebrew בְּלִיַּ֫עַל Bəliyyáʻal; also named Matanbuchus, Mechembuchus, Meterbuchus in older scripts) is one of the four crown princes of Hell[citation needed] and a demon in the Bible, Jewish apocrypha and Christian apocrypha. It is also a term used to characterize or embody immense wickedness or iniquity.
The etymology of the word is uncertain, but is most commonly translated as "lacking worth".[1] Some scholars translate it from Hebrew as "worthless" (Beli yo'il), while others translate it as "yokeless" (Beli ol), "may have no rising" (Belial) or "never to rise" (Beli ya'al). Only a few etymologists have assumed it to be an invented name from the start.[2] In the Book of Jubilees, penilely uncircumcised heathens are called "sons of Belial".
In the Goetia, Belial is said to be a mighty and a powerful king over fifty legions, made after Lucifer. He appears as two beautiful angels sitting in a chariot of fire. His purpose in the Goetia is to make the mage popularly known, possibly getting them titles. It is also written that sacrifice must be given or he will lie to the mage.
In the Torah the term appears in several places to indicate wicked or worthless people, such as :
The etymology of the word is uncertain, but is most commonly translated as "lacking worth".[1] Some scholars translate it from Hebrew as "worthless" (Beli yo'il), while others translate it as "yokeless" (Beli ol), "may have no rising" (Belial) or "never to rise" (Beli ya'al). Only a few etymologists have assumed it to be an invented name from the start.[2] In the Book of Jubilees, penilely uncircumcised heathens are called "sons of Belial".
In the Goetia, Belial is said to be a mighty and a powerful king over fifty legions, made after Lucifer. He appears as two beautiful angels sitting in a chariot of fire. His purpose in the Goetia is to make the mage popularly known, possibly getting them titles. It is also written that sacrifice must be given or he will lie to the mage.
In the Torah the term appears in several places to indicate wicked or worthless people, such as :
Jumat, 28 Oktober 2011
Fatehah in English
In the name of Allah , the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
[All] praise is [due] to Allah , Lord of the worlds -
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
Guide us to the straight path -
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
AMIN
[All] praise is [due] to Allah , Lord of the worlds -
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
Guide us to the straight path -
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
AMIN
Consequent of Mine
Sudah hampir 2 bulan aku jauh dari keluarga, itu sama sekali menjadikan beban aku sebagai mahasiswa semakin berat, tpi karena ekspektasi yang kuat, aku siap menerjang ganasnya hutan rimba dan siap menghadang panas dinginnya iklim disini. Para sahabat, keluarga, dan teman selalu memaksa aku untuk pulang ke ranah Medan, tpi lagi lagi itulah konsekuensinya jika ekspektasi saya terlalu kuat. Melupakan tempat dimana saya lahir, berkembang dan menjadi anak lelaki yang lumayan popular. hahahahhahah
Di sini saya banyak mempunyai saudara baru dari berbagai ujung dunia Indonesiaku. Mereka respect dan aku sebaliknya. perlahan namun pasti aku mulai merasa ada adaptasi yang sempurna disini . Kampus menjadi objek wisata Ilmu dan persahabatan yang abadi layaknya sebuah simbol. Aku yakin dengan adanya keluarga baru disini aku bisa hidup 2 nyawa.
Di sini saya banyak mempunyai saudara baru dari berbagai ujung dunia Indonesiaku. Mereka respect dan aku sebaliknya. perlahan namun pasti aku mulai merasa ada adaptasi yang sempurna disini . Kampus menjadi objek wisata Ilmu dan persahabatan yang abadi layaknya sebuah simbol. Aku yakin dengan adanya keluarga baru disini aku bisa hidup 2 nyawa.
Kamis, 09 Juni 2011
Anxiety-Relieving Exercises
Anxiety and stress are normal parts of life. People experience anxiety when they're stuck in traffic, before speaking in public and prior to a job interview. Experiencing feelings of anxiety and stress during these times is normal. However, some people feel anxious on a regular basis and suffer from other symptoms of anxiety disorders, such as overwhelming fear and constant worrying. It's important to deal with anxiety in healthy ways in order to prevent or treat anxiety disorders.
Exercise
o One of the best ways to relieve anxiety is to exercise. It will help you deal with the physical and emotional symptoms you experience when you're too anxious. When you ask a therapist the top five exercises you can do to relieve anxiety, usually exercising will be in that top five. Many people wonder how they can exercise when they're stressed at work, but there is a simple solution. Take a walk around the building and focus on each step that you take instead of focusing on whatever is making you anxious. Another way to exercise at work is to stash a pair of weights under your desk and do a few sets of exercises after a stressful meeting.
Breathing
o Another simple exercise to deal with stress and anxiety is to focus on your breathing. You can do this at any time, such as while sitting in traffic or during a meeting with your supervisor. Take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus on your chest rising and falling as you breathe. If your thoughts wander back to the reason you're anxious, don't fight it. Just return your thoughts back to your breath.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
o You can also do this technique in most situations. It involves tensing and releasing your muscles one at a time. Start with your toes and move your way up to your facial muscles. Concentrate on each muscle as you go. People can do this while they're waiting in an airport if they're afraid of flying or while sitting at their desk at work. According to the Mayo Clinic, this teaches people to focus on physical sensations and the difference between tension and relaxation.
Visualization
Another way to decrease feelings of stress and anxiety is to use visualization techniques. If you've just had an argument with your spouse or an upsetting phone call with your mother, visualize being in another location. Close your eyes and pick a safe place. Focus on all your senses. For instance, if you love hiking during the fall, visualize the experience by focusing on the colors of the leaves, the smell of the crisp fall air, the chill that nips at your nose and the energy that runs through your body as you walk a new trailtips for better sleep
Make sure that your bedroom is welcoming for sleep. If you have problems sleeping because of lighting, add dark curtains onto the windows. You can also try an eye mask to help keep bright lights out. If you have a television in your bedroom, make sure it is turned off before bed. Ear plugs can help tune out a snoring partner. Think about the temperature in your bedroom. Is it too hot or too cold? If so, adjust the temperature to a comfortable level.
Eat less before bed. You may be in for a long night if you go to sleep on a full stomach, which can increase chances for heartburn. Try not to eat within 2 and 3 hours before bed. Limit your use of caffeine, which can keep you awake and alert longer than you may desire. Also, reduce your use of nicotine before bed, as it is a stimulant and can keep you up at night.
Use your bed only for sleep and sex. When you do other tasks in your bed, it may become hard for you to allow yourself to rest there.
Daytime exercise can help you get better sleep at night. It is recommended that you exercise 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week. All 30 minutes do not have to be done all at once. Your choice of exercise can vary. Just make sure that you are not exercising close to bedtime. Exercise raises your body temperature, which can hinder good sleep.
Start a bedtime ritual. Gradually slow down your activities before bed. Do quiet, calming activities such as taking a warm bath or reading a book. Meditation or prayer can help you relax so that you can get better sleep at night. As much as possible, try to go to bed at the same time every night and get up close to the same time each morning.
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