The meaning of “Σατανᾶς”
Understanding Satanâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Chaldee origin corresponding to מַעְבָּד (with the definite affix) Satan. - the accuser, i.e. the devil
Σατανᾶς
of Chaldee origin corresponding to מַעְבָּד (with the definite affix) Satan. - the accuser, i.e. the devil
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:26 | “And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?” Word: Σατανᾶς (Satanâs) | |
| Luke 13:16 | “And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?” Word: Σατανᾶς (Satanâs) | |
| Acts 26:18 | “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.” Word: Σατανᾶς (Satanâs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:5 | “Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” Word: Σατανᾶς (Satanâs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:18 | “Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.” Word: Σατανᾶς (Satanâs) |