Is the Earth the domain of Satan?

[BuffaloMax17 (Friend of science and God)]

@St.Roymond

It’s worth noting that the word for “world” there – κόσμος (COZ-mohs) – often refers to the organized human realm.

So, basically Jesus would be given the governments but not the planet itself?

[Christy (Christy Hemphill)]

Right. It’s power and influence that is the temptation, not land ownership.

[St.Roymond]

@Caligo

In Gnosticism

A system designed out of hubris so those who know the “secrets” (special knowledge) could consider themselves superior.

[St.Roymond]

@BuffaloMax17

@St.Roymond

It’s worth noting that the word for “world” there – κόσμος (COZ-mohs) – often refers to the organized human realm.

So, basically Jesus would be given the governments but not the planet itself?

Yes – Satan has never had authority over the planet and its non-human inhabitants, which is evident in the Psalms which tell of everything from hills to lions praising God.