Strong's Lexicon satan: Adversary, accuser Original Word: שָׂטַן Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂטַן (satan), meaning "to oppose" or "to act as an adversary." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4567 (Σατανᾶς, Satanas): Used in the New Testament to refer to Satan, the adversary. - G1228 (διάβολος, diabolos): Often translated as "devil," meaning accuser or slanderer, and used interchangeably with Satan in the New Testament. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "satan" is used to describe an adversary or one who opposes. It can refer to human adversaries, but it is most notably used to describe a supernatural being who opposes God and His people. The term is often associated with the role of an accuser or one who brings charges against individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of a supernatural adversary was not unique to Israel. However, the Hebrew Bible presents "satan" as a distinct entity who challenges the faithfulness of God's people and seeks to thwart God's plans. Over time, Jewish and Christian traditions have developed a more defined understanding of Satan as a personal being who embodies evil and opposition to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from satan Definition to be or act as adversary NASB Translation accuse (1), accusers (2), act as my accusers (1), adversaries (1), oppose (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂטַן] verb denominative (Gerber30) be or act as adversary; — Qal Imperfect3masculine plural suffix יִשְׂטְנוּנִי Psalm 38:21; Psalm 109:4; Infinitive construct suffix לְשִׁטְנוֺ Zechariah 3:1; Participle plural construct שׂטְנֵי Psalm 71:13, suffix שׂטְנַי Psalm 109:21, שׂטְנַי Psalm 109:20, שׂוֺטְנַי Psalm 109:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be an adversary, resist A primitive root; to attack, (figuratively) accuse -- (be an) adversary, resist. Forms and Transliterations טני יִ֝שְׂטְנ֗וּנִי יִשְׂטְנ֗וּנִי ישטנוני לְשִׂטְנֽוֹ׃ לשטנו׃ שֹׂ֭טְנַי שֹׂטְנֵ֪י שׂוֹטְנַ֣י שוטני שטני lə·śiṭ·nōw lesitNo ləśiṭnōw śō·ṭə·nê śō·wṭ·nay śōṭənê soteNei sotNai śōwṭnay ṭə·nay tenai ṭənay yiś·ṭə·nū·nî yisteNuni yiśṭənūnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 38:20 HEB: תַּ֣חַת טוֹבָ֑ה יִ֝שְׂטְנ֗וּנִי תַּ֣חַת [רְדֹופִי־ NAS: for good, They oppose me, because KJV: for good are mine adversaries; because I follow INT: because what oppose because follow Psalm 71:13 Psalm 109:4 Psalm 109:20 Psalm 109:29 Zechariah 3:1 6 Occurrences |
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