Lexical Summary Satanas: Satan, Satan's Original Word: Σατανᾶς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad (with the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. The devil -- Satan. see HEBREW ma'bad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin satan Definition the adversary, Satan, i.e. the devil NASB Translation Satan (35), Satan's (1). Topical Lexicon Name and Identity Strong’s Greek 4567, Satanas, designates a personal, supernatural adversary who opposes God, His purposes, and His people. The New Testament depicts Satan as a real being with intellect, will, emotion, and self-awareness, never as a mere impersonal force. His activity is consistently hostile, deceptive, and destructive. Old Testament Background Although 4567 appears only in the Greek New Testament, its roots lie in the Hebrew שָּׂטָן (śāṭān, “adversary”). Old Testament passages such as Job 1–2 and Zechariah 3:1–2 portray him accusing and opposing under divine restraint. Isaiah 14:12-15 and Ezekiel 28:12-19, while directed to earthly kings, unveil the prideful rebellion that typifies Satan’s fall, echoed by Jesus in Luke 10:18. Occurrences and Literary Distribution Satanas occurs thirty-six times, concentrated in the Gospels, Acts, Pauline letters, and Revelation. The Gospels emphasize his direct conflict with Jesus (for example, Matthew 4:10; Mark 1:13; Luke 22:3). Acts and the Epistles expose his attempts to hinder the Church (Acts 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:18), while Revelation unveils his ultimate defeat (Revelation 20:2, 7). The forms Σατανᾶς (nominative), Σατανᾶ (genitive), and Σατανᾶν (accusative) reflect regular Greek case usage. Character and Methods 1. Tempter – “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written…’” (Matthew 4:10). Satan in the Ministry of Jesus • Temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:13) demonstrates Jesus’ victory through obedient reliance on Scripture. Satan and the Early Church • Internal corruption: “Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?” (Acts 5:3). Titles and Symbols in Revelation Revelation layers imagery: “the great dragon… the ancient serpent called the devil and Satan” (Revelation 12:9). He is ruler of the synagogue of Satan (Revelation 2:9), throne of Satan (Revelation 2:13), and deep things of Satan (Revelation 2:24), each indicating geographic or ideological strongholds. Eschatological Destiny Romans 16:20 announces imminent victory: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” Revelation 20:2 depicts his binding during the millennial reign; Revelation 20:10 records his final consignment to the lake of fire, ending deception forever. Practical Implications for Believers • Vigilance—awareness of his stratagems (2 Corinthians 2:11). Key New Testament References 1 Corinthians 5:5; 1 Corinthians 7:5 2 Corinthians 2:11; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 2 Corinthians 12:7 1 Timothy 1:20; 1 Timothy 5:15 Revelation 12:9; Revelation 20:2, 7, 10 Forms and Transliterations Σατανα σατανά Σατανᾷ Σατανᾶ Σαταναν σατανάν Σατανᾶν Σατανας σατανάς Σατανᾶς Satana Satanâ Satanā̂i Satanan Satanân Satanas SatanâsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 4:10 N-VMSGRK: Ἰησοῦς Ὕπαγε Σατανᾶ γέγραπται γάρ NAS: to him, Go, Satan! For it is written, KJV: Get thee hence, Satan: for INT: Jesus Get you away Satan it has been written indeed Matthew 12:26 N-NMS Matthew 12:26 N-AMS Matthew 16:23 N-VMS Mark 1:13 N-GMS Mark 3:23 N-NMS Mark 3:23 N-AMS Mark 3:26 N-NMS Mark 4:15 N-NMS Mark 8:33 N-VMS Luke 10:18 N-AMS Luke 11:18 N-NMS Luke 13:16 N-NMS Luke 22:3 N-NMS Luke 22:31 N-NMS John 13:27 N-NMS Acts 5:3 N-NMS Acts 26:18 N-GMS Romans 16:20 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 5:5 N-DMS 1 Corinthians 7:5 N-NMS 2 Corinthians 2:11 N-GMS 2 Corinthians 11:14 N-NMS 2 Corinthians 12:7 N-GMS 1 Thessalonians 2:18 N-NMS Strong's Greek 4567 |