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 This distinction is important because the Bible describes different degrees of demonic activity , although the modern terms “oppression” and “possession” are theological categories rather than a precise two-part vocabulary used by Scripture itself . The New Testament frequently uses the Greek expression daimonizomai (δαιμονίζομαι), meaning to be demonized or afflicted by a demon.  Demonic oppression What Christians commonly call oppression refers to hostile spiritual activity directed against a person without necessarily describing an evil spirit as controlling or inhabiting that person. Biblical examples help illustrate the concept. Job experienced severe satanic attack. Satan struck his possessions, family, and body, but Job is never described as demon-possessed (Job 1–2). Peter was targeted by Satan. Jesus told him: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.” — Luke 22:31 Yet Jesus immediately spoke of Peter's faith and resto...