Exposing the Jezebel Spirit
Jezebel was never just a woman—she became a warning! “Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel…” we read in Revelation 2:20. Jezebel’s mentioned over 20 times in Scripture starting in the book of Kings and climaxing in Revelation. The verse is Revelation is clear, Jezebel is a spirit that still operates today.
In a culture where there is such an age of confusion, seduction, manipulation, and deception and everything is being redefined, especially truth, the Jezebel spirit thrives by cloaking itself in charisma, seduction, and charm while spreading chaos and rebellion in families, churches, and leadership.
Pastor Evan Wilson of V1 church recapped the “Battle Ready” series by reiterating the dangers of allowing this spirit to quietly destroy lives while hiding in plain sight.
Is Jezebel a Spirit?
While the Bible never explicitly says Jezebel is a spirit, Revelation 2:20 paints a clear picture of what she represents: “…that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, by her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.”
This verse links the historical Jezebel of 1 Kings with a demonic assignment in the New Testament: false teaching, seduction, and rebellion against God’s authority. Pastor Evan boldly warns: “Jezebel is not just a woman. It’s a demonic spirit that can operate in men or women.” No one is off the hook.
A Jezebel operates in 5 realms that can be identified:
Manipulation & Control (Disguised as Concern or Wisdom)
The fruit of the Holy Spirit is self-control. The fruit of the Jezebel spirit is controlling others.
“Manipulation, domination, and intimidation—these are not personality quirks. They’re forms of witchcraft,” Pastor Evan clarified. If someone constantly needs to control the narrative, control people, control situations—they’re not being Spirit-led, they’re being demonically influenced. This spirit never trusts God’s process—it forces its own.Sexual Seduction & Perversion
This spirit weaponizes lust. Its bait is pleasure—but the hook is control.
“Jezebel uses sexual seduction, perversion, and temptation to gain influence,” the minister warned. This isn’t just about physical seduction—it can be emotional, digital, or verbal. Flattery. Inappropriate emotional intimacy. Subtle boundary-pushing. The Jezebel spirit knows how to twist sexuality to take territory.Dominates Weak Leadership
The Jezebel spirit hates strong godly authority, but it thrives where leadership is passive.
“In order for there to be a Jezebel, there has to be an Ahab,” Pastor Evan noted. In marriages, this spirit seeks passive spouses it can control. In churches, it infiltrates through false humility and then attempts to dominate from the shadows, whispering into ears, sowing division, and undermining pastors.
The good thing is this spirit cannot stand under the weight of unified, Spirit-filled leadership so it can really infiltrate unless it is allowed to.Wants to Be the Teacher, Never the Student
Revelation says Jezebel “calls herself a prophetess”—meaning, she appointed herself.
“The Jezebel spirit doesn’t submit. It declares. It teaches itself and refuses correction.”
This spirit refuses to be discipled but demands to disciple others. It twists Scripture to serve its own ego and agenda. It doesn't seek truth—it seeks a platform.Refuses to Repent
This is the most dangerous trait. Revelation 2:21 says: “I gave her time to repent… but she was unwilling.” The Jezebel spirit will never own its actions, it justifies, it deflects, it blames because to them it’s always someone else’s fault. This spirit is highly narcissistic. It cannot admit wrong. It cannot say, ‘I’m sorry.’”
Break Agreement, Walk in Freedom
The path to freedom starts with honesty before God. If you see these traits in your own life—whether in leadership, lust, or pride—the mercy of Jesus is still available. The Jezebel spirit thrives in secrecy. But it dies in honesty, repentance and the light.
If you’ve tolerated a Jezebel spirit—either in your church, your family, or your own life—it’s time to break agreement.
Pray this:
“Father, I repent for any agreement I’ve made—knowingly or unknowingly—with manipulation, control, seduction, rebellion, or pride. I renounce the Jezebel spirit in Jesus’ name. I ask for your Holy Spirit to fill me. I choose repentance over rebellion. I choose truth over manipulation. I choose humility over pride. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Take these three Steps to Freedom: Confess and Repent– Renounce control, lust, rebellion, or pride.Submit to Godly Leadership– Stop hiding. Let trusted spiritual authority walk you through freedom. Stay in the Word and in Worship– Jezebel falls where the presence of God is prioritized and the Word of God is obeyed.
Final Word
The Jezebel spirit is out lurking but Jesus is still Lord and truth still sets people free. Christian cannot tolerate what Jesus calls us to confront. “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” Joshua 24:15. This is the hour to take territory back from the enemy and it starts by exposing the darkness and walking in the light.
About the Author
Jeannie Ortega Law is a chart-topping singer, evangelist, media personality and author from New York City. She can be reached on social media: @JeannieOrtega or emailed at Info@JeannieO.com
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