Greek word · Strong's G4567

Σατανᾶς

Satanâs · proper noun · “Satan”

In a sentence

Satanas means Satan — the adversary. In the New Testament he is the great accuser of believers and the spiritual enemy already defeated at the cross.

Satanas is the Greek form of the Hebrew satan, “adversary.” In the New Testament it becomes the title of the spiritual enemy who tempts, accuses, and opposes God’s work.

But he is a defeated foe. Jesus says, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” Revelation pictures his final overthrow. Christians resist him from the secure ground of Christ’s victory, not from anxious doubt.

Strong's reference

Definition: the accuser, i.e. the devil

KJV usage: Satan

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Luke 10:18 “So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” Romans 16:20 “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.