What Does Satan Really Look Like? Unraveling the Truth

There seems to be plenty of misconceptions and misunderstandings as to what Satan actually even is. So in this post, let us examine what the Bible truly presents concerning his form and strip far from the legends with its scriptural depictions.

Satan’s Many Names and Roles

Lucifer, or The Deceiver as he is known (Revelation 12:9), goes by many names in the Bible—the great dragon, old serpent, adversary of God’s people, accuser of the brethren, and even “prince of darkness” just to name a few. Each of these titles manifests his intricate and multifarious identity, exhibiting a new dimension to his character in the framework that is Cosmic Good versus Universal Evil.

Satan Born: A Beautiful and Mighty Being

In the Bible, Satan was created as Lucifer: a beautiful and powerful virtuous being. “Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee”—Lucifer was also said to have been full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. So he wasn’t just some run-of-the-mill angel, but an anointed cherub, a top-ranking angel close to God’s throne.

The Original Look of Lucifer

The Prophet Ezekiel lists the vivid description of Lucifer’s original form in the book that bears his name. Ezekiel 28:13—”You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your adornment: Ruby, topaz, diamond; beryl, onyx, and jasper; Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. On gold. Your workmanship was prepared in you on the day that you were created.” These verses show Lucifer as being adorned with gems and embodying great glory and excellence.

Lucifer was not just beautiful but also very smart, with high intellect and lots of mental capabilities. He had the power to cover, which made him one of the highest-ranking angels. The mention of “timbrels and pipes” suggests a special role in leading divine worship, where music and instruments seemed to have been built into his very being.

The Fall of Lucifer

Yet with all that perfection, Lucifer’s heart became consumed with pride and jealousy. He wanted to step in and be worshiped like God. This ambition led to his downfall. Ezekiel 28:15-18 describes how he allowed wickedness to enter his heart: “You became proud of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom on account of your splendor. I hurled you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings.”

When Lucifer fell from heaven, he lost dominion, beauty, wisdom, and perfection. What was once built to be something wonderful turned to ashes as God kindled a fire within him that destroyed his splendor. Originally a light-bringer, Lucifer’s rebellion tainted all he was, transforming him into Satan.

Satan’s Deceptive Appearance

Satan fell, but he still has the power to deceive by masquerading as something good and appealing. 2 Corinthians 11:14 tells us, “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” While the devil appears as an angel of light to lie and deceive, in reality, Satan has become an angel of darkness, hatred, and wickedness.

The Final Fate of Satan

Scripture teaches that the devil will ultimately be cast into the lake of fire and sulfur, where he will be tormented day and night forever and ever (Revelation 20:10). This eternal exile serves as complete punishment for his rebellion against God.

A Call to Reflection

Recognizing the reality of Satan and what he really looks like reminds us that we should always be sober-minded and spiritually alert. To avoid sharing in Satan’s fate, it is essential to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. If you already belong to Jesus, say in your heart or comments, “I am of Jesus.” If you have not made that choice yet, I implore you to do so now.

Conclusion

Thank you for taking this journey with us through what the Bible says about how Satan looks. Do remember to subscribe to our channel for more wisdom and guidance. Shalom!