Strong’s H7853

שָׂטַן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

satan

Pronunciation

sah-tahn'

Definition

Adversary, accuser

Meaning

to attack, accuse

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.

Bible references

Psalm 38:20;Psalm 71:13;Psalm 109:4;Psalm 109:20;Psalm 109:29;Zechariah 3:1