Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂטָן”
Understanding sâṭân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H7854
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂטָן
Phoneticsaw-tawn'
Transliterationsâṭân
Grammar Code
H:N-M / N:N--T
Hebrew, Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
adversary, Satan, withstand. - an opponent - especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good 1) adversary, one who withstands 1a) adversary (in general-personal or national) 2) superhuman adversary 2a) Satan (as noun pr)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
23 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
23x
Most Frequent Book
Job
Book Distribution
Numbers2
1 Samuel1
2 Samuel1
1 Kings4
1 Chronicles1
Job11
Psalms1
Zechariah2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שָׂטָן' deepen your understanding of Numbers 22:32?