7854. satan
Lexicon
satan: Adversary, accuser

Original Word: שָׂטָן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: satan
Pronunciation: sah-tahn'
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-tawn')
Definition: Adversary, accuser
Meaning: an opponent, Satan, the arch-enemy of good

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
adversary, Satan, withstand

From satan; an opponent; especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good -- adversary, Satan, withstand.

see HEBREW satan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
adversary, also the name of the superhuman adversary of God
NASB Translation
accuser (1), adversary (8), Satan (18).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שָׂטָן noun masculinePsalm 109:6

1 adversary.

2 Satan (Late Hebrew שָׂטָן, סָטָן; Aramaic שָׂטָנָא, סָטָנָא, Syriac (Hebrew); Late Hebrew verb סָטַן, Aramaic סְטַן; Arabic is be remote, especially from the truth, and from the mercy of God; Satan, Ethiopic :); —

1 adversary, in General, personal or national; (ל) ׳הָיָה לְשׂ Numbers 22:22 (JE), 1 Samuel 29:4 (compare NesMarg. 15), 2 Samuel 19:23, ׳יָצָא לְשׂ Numbers 22:32 (JE); ׳שׂ 1 Kings 5:18; 1 Kings 11:25; ל ׳הֵקִים שׂ, subject God 1 Kings 11:14,23, compare Psalm 109:6 ("" רָשָׁע).

2 superhuman adversary, ׳הַשּׂ:

a. of Job, one of בְּנֵי אֱלֹהִים Job 1:6,7 (twice in verse); Job 1:8,9,12 (twice in verse); Job 2:1,2(twice in verse); Job 2:3,4 (twice in verse); Job 2:6,7.

b. of high priest of Israel before ׳י, Zechariah 3:1,2(twice in verse); ᵐ5. ὁ διάβολος.

c. as proper name ׳שׂ Satan 1 Chronicles 21:1 (interpret 2 Samuel 24:1), ᵐ5 διάβολος (ᵐ5 σατάν 1 Kings 11:14,23; Σατανᾶς Matthew 4:10; Mark 1:13; Luke 10:18 33t. NT).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂטַן (satan), meaning "to oppose" or "to act as an adversary."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G1228: διάβολος (diabolos) • Often translated as "devil," this term is used in the New Testament to describe Satan as a slanderer or accuser.
G4566: Σατάν (Satan) • A transliteration of the Hebrew term, used in the New Testament to refer to Satan.
G4567: Σατανᾶς (Satanas) • Another transliteration of the Hebrew, used interchangeably with Σατάν to denote Satan, the adversary of God and humanity.

In summary, שָׂטָן (Satan) in the Hebrew Bible serves as a multifaceted term, encompassing both human and supernatural adversaries, with its most profound application being the spiritual entity opposing God and His divine purposes.

Usage: The word שָׂטָן appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe both human and supernatural adversaries. In some instances, it refers to a human opponent or accuser, while in others, it denotes the spiritual being known as Satan, who stands in opposition to God and His people.

Context: The term שָׂטָן (Satan) is first introduced in the Hebrew Bible as a general term for an adversary or opponent. In Numbers 22:22, the angel of the LORD is described as standing in the way as an adversary (שָׂטָן) to Balaam. In 1 Samuel 29:4, the Philistine commanders fear that David might become an adversary (שָׂטָן) to them in battle.

The concept of Satan as a distinct spiritual being emerges more clearly in the later texts. In the book of Job, Satan appears as a member of the divine council, challenging Job's righteousness and suggesting that his faithfulness is due to God's protection and blessings (Job 1:6-12, 2:1-7). Here, Satan acts as an accuser, questioning the motives of human righteousness.

In Zechariah 3:1-2, Satan stands as an accuser against Joshua the high priest, but the LORD rebukes him, emphasizing God's authority over Satan's accusations.

The role of Satan as the arch-enemy of good is further developed in the intertestamental literature and the New Testament, where he is depicted as the tempter and deceiver, opposing God's work and seeking to lead humanity astray.

Forms and Transliterations
הַשָּׂטָ֔ן הַשָּׂטָ֖ן הַשָּׂטָ֗ן הַשָּׂטָ֛ן הַשָּׂטָ֤ן הַשָּׂטָן֙ השטן וְ֝שָׂטָ֗ן וְהַשָּׂטָ֛ן והשטן ושטן לְשָׂטָ֑ן לְשָׂטָ֔ן לְשָׂטָ֖ן לְשָׂטָ֣ן לשטן שָׂטָ֔ן שָׂטָ֖ן שָׂטָ֤ן שָׂטָן֙ שטן haś·śā·ṭān hassaTan haśśāṭān lə·śā·ṭān lesaTan ləśāṭān śā·ṭān saTan śāṭān vehassaTan vesaTan wə·haś·śā·ṭān wə·śā·ṭān wəhaśśāṭān wəśāṭān
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Numbers 22:22
HEB: יְהוָ֛ה בַּדֶּ֖רֶךְ לְשָׂטָ֣ן ל֑וֹ וְהוּא֙
NAS: in the way as an adversary against him. Now he was riding
KJV: in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding
INT: of the LORD the way an adversary now he was riding

Numbers 22:32
HEB: אָנֹכִי֙ יָצָ֣אתִי לְשָׂטָ֔ן כִּֽי־ יָרַ֥ט
NAS: I have come out as an adversary, because
KJV: behold, I went out to withstand thee, because [thy] way
INT: I have come an adversary because was contrary

1 Samuel 29:4
HEB: יִֽהְיֶה־ לָּ֥נוּ לְשָׂטָ֖ן בַּמִּלְחָמָ֑ה וּבַמֶּ֗ה
NAS: he may become an adversary to us. For with what
KJV: lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should he reconcile
INT: or may become an adversary the battle what

2 Samuel 19:22
HEB: לִ֥י הַיּ֖וֹם לְשָׂטָ֑ן הַיּ֗וֹם י֤וּמַת
NAS: that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man
KJV: that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man
INT: become day be an adversary day be put

1 Kings 5:4
HEB: מִסָּבִ֑יב אֵ֣ין שָׂטָ֔ן וְאֵ֖ין פֶּ֥גַע
NAS: is neither adversary nor
KJV: on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil
INT: every there adversary is neither occurrent

1 Kings 11:14
HEB: וַיָּ֨קֶם יְהוָ֤ה שָׂטָן֙ לִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה אֵ֖ת
NAS: raised up an adversary to Solomon,
KJV: stirred up an adversary unto Solomon,
INT: raised the LORD an adversary to Solomon Hadad

1 Kings 11:23
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֥ים לוֹ֙ שָׂטָ֔ן אֶת־ רְז֖וֹן
NAS: also raised up [another] adversary to him, Rezon
KJV: stirred him up [another] adversary, Rezon
INT: raised God up adversary Rezon the son

1 Kings 11:25
HEB: וַיְהִ֨י שָׂטָ֤ן לְיִשְׂרָאֵל֙ כָּל־
NAS: So he was an adversary to Israel all
KJV: And he was an adversary to Israel
INT: become was an adversary to Israel all

1 Chronicles 21:1
HEB: וַיַּֽעֲמֹ֥ד שָׂטָ֖ן עַל־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
NAS: Then Satan stood up against
KJV: And Satan stood up against Israel,
INT: stood Satan against Israel

Job 1:6
HEB: וַיָּב֥וֹא גַֽם־ הַשָּׂטָ֖ן בְּתוֹכָֽם׃
NAS: the LORD, and Satan also
KJV: themselves before the LORD, and Satan came
INT: came also and Satan among

Job 1:7
HEB: יְהוָ֛ה אֶל־ הַשָּׂטָ֖ן מֵאַ֣יִן תָּבֹ֑א
NAS: said to Satan, From where
KJV: said unto Satan, Whence
INT: God to Satan where comest

Job 1:7
HEB: תָּבֹ֑א וַיַּ֨עַן הַשָּׂטָ֤ן אֶת־ יְהוָה֙
NAS: do you come? Then Satan answered
KJV: comest thou? Then Satan answered
INT: comest answered to Satan God and said

Job 1:8
HEB: יְהוָה֙ אֶל־ הַשָּׂטָ֔ן הֲשַׂ֥מְתָּ לִבְּךָ֖
NAS: said to Satan, Have you considered
KJV: said unto Satan, Hast thou considered
INT: the LORD to Satan appoint care for

Job 1:9
HEB: וַיַּ֧עַן הַשָּׂטָ֛ן אֶת־ יְהוָ֖ה
NAS: Then Satan answered the LORD,
KJV: Then Satan answered the LORD,
INT: answered Satan the LORD and said

Job 1:12
HEB: יְהוָ֜ה אֶל־ הַשָּׂטָ֗ן הִנֵּ֤ה כָל־
NAS: said to Satan, Behold,
KJV: said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath [is] in thy power;
INT: the LORD to Satan Behold all

Job 1:12
HEB: יָדֶ֑ךָ וַיֵּצֵא֙ הַשָּׂטָ֔ן מֵעִ֖ם פְּנֵ֥י
NAS: your hand on him. So Satan departed
KJV: thine hand. So Satan went forth
INT: your hand departed Satan from the presence

Job 2:1
HEB: וַיָּב֤וֹא גַֽם־ הַשָּׂטָן֙ בְּתֹכָ֔ם לְהִתְיַצֵּ֖ב
NAS: the LORD, and Satan also
KJV: themselves before the LORD, and Satan came
INT: came also and Satan among to present

Job 2:2
HEB: יְהוָה֙ אֶל־ הַשָּׂטָ֔ן אֵ֥י מִזֶּ֖ה
NAS: said to Satan, Where
KJV: said unto Satan, From whence
INT: the LORD to Satan Where have you

Job 2:2
HEB: תָּבֹ֑א וַיַּ֨עַן הַשָּׂטָ֤ן אֶת־ יְהוָה֙
NAS: have you come from? Then Satan answered
KJV: comest thou? And Satan answered
INT: come answered Satan the LORD and said

Job 2:3
HEB: יְהוָ֜ה אֶל־ הַשָּׂטָ֗ן הֲשַׂ֣מְתָּ לִבְּךָ֮
NAS: said to Satan, Have you considered
KJV: said unto Satan, Hast thou
INT: the LORD to Satan thou considered

Job 2:4
HEB: וַיַּ֧עַן הַשָּׂטָ֛ן אֶת־ יְהוָ֖ה
NAS: Satan answered the LORD
KJV: And Satan answered the LORD,
INT: answered Satan the LORD and said

Job 2:6
HEB: יְהוָ֛ה אֶל־ הַשָּׂטָ֖ן הִנּ֣וֹ בְיָדֶ֑ךָ
NAS: said to Satan, Behold,
KJV: said unto Satan, Behold, he [is] in thine hand;
INT: God to Satan behold your power

Job 2:7
HEB: וַיֵּצֵא֙ הַשָּׂטָ֔ן מֵאֵ֖ת פְּנֵ֣י
NAS: Then Satan went out from the presence
KJV: So went Satan forth from the presence
INT: went Satan the presence of the LORD

Psalm 109:6
HEB: עָלָ֣יו רָשָׁ֑ע וְ֝שָׂטָ֗ן יַעֲמֹ֥ד עַל־
NAS: over him, And let an accuser stand
KJV: thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand
INT: over A wicked an accuser stand over

Zechariah 3:1
HEB: מַלְאַ֣ךְ יְהוָ֑ה וְהַשָּׂטָ֛ן עֹמֵ֥ד עַל־
NAS: of the LORD, and Satan standing
KJV: of the LORD, and Satan standing
INT: the angel of the LORD and Satan standing at

27 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7854
27 Occurrences


haś·śā·ṭān — 16 Occ.
lə·śā·ṭān — 4 Occ.
śā·ṭān — 5 Occ.
wə·haś·śā·ṭān — 1 Occ.
wə·śā·ṭān — 1 Occ.















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