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
ReferenceText
Numbers 22:32

And the angel of the Lord said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me:

1 Samuel 29:4

And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with the heads of these men?

2 Samuel 19:22

And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I am this day king over Israel?

1 Kings 11:23

And God stirred him up another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:

1 Chronicles 21:1

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

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?

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