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Satan
שָׂטָןΒελίαλ
Satan, meaning "adversary" or "accuser," is the devil, the chief enemy of God and tempter of humanity, who seeks to hinder God's purposes and lead people into sin (Job.1.6-12; Matthew 4:1-11; Revelation 12:9).
- verses
- 101
- first named
- Deuteronomy 13:13
- last named
- Revelation 20:10
Description
Satan in the text
Satan, also known as the devil, is the chief adversary of God and the tempter of humanity. The name "Satan" comes from the Hebrew word meaning "adversary" or "accuser." He is portrayed as a spiritual being who opposes God's purposes and seeks to lead people into sin and destruction.
In the Old Testament, Satan appears as an accuser in the heavenly court (Job.1.6-12; 2:1-7; Zechariah 3:1-2). He challenges the integrity of Job and receives permission from God to test him. The Old Testament also uses the term "satan" or "adversary" to describe human opponents or obstacles (1Sa.29.4; 2Sa.19.22; 1Ki.5.4).
In the New Testament, Satan is identified as the tempter of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11; Mrk.1.13; Luke 4:1-13), the oppressor of God's people (Luke 13:16; Act.10.38), and the deceiver of the world (Revelation 12:9; 20:3, 8). He is also called the "ruler of this world" (Jhn.12.31; 14:30; 16:11) and the "god of this age" (2Co.4.4).
Jesus defeated Satan through His death and resurrection (Hebrews 2:14; 1Jn.3.8), and believers are called to resist him (Jam.4.7; 1Pe.5.8-9). The New Testament portrays Satan as a real and active spiritual adversary, but one whose power is limited and whose ultimate defeat is assured (Romans 16:20; Revelation 20:10).
Other names for Satan include Beelzebub (Matthew 10:25; 12:24-27), Belial (2Co.6.15), and the serpent (Revelation 12:9; 20:2). These names highlight his role as the leader of demons, the personification of evil, and the deceiver of humanity.
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Where to read it
Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 101, across 29 books. The name is written 115 times in them.
Deuteronomy1 verse
Judges2 verses
1 Samuel6 verses
2 Samuel3 verses
1 Kings2 verses
1 Chronicles1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Job11 verses
Psalms1 verse
Zechariah2 verses
Matthew12 verses
Mark6 verses
Luke14 verses
John3 verses
Acts4 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians2 verses
2 Corinthians4 verses
Ephesians2 verses
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy4 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
1 John2 verses
Jude1 verse
Revelation10 verses
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