Sâṭan — H7853

Definition

verb

to attack, (figuratively) accuse

1. (Qal) to be or act as an adversary, resist, oppose

Usually translated as

resist, adversary

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• antíkeimai (G480)
• diabállō (G1225)

Occurrences

Sâṭan occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (5), Zechariah (1)

• Psalms 38:20 — They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries (יִ֝שְׂטְנ֗וּנִי); because I follow the thing that good is.
• Psalms 71:13 — Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries (שֹׂטְנֵ֪י) to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.
• Psalms 109:4 — For my love they are my adversaries (יִשְׂטְנ֗וּנִי): but I give myself unto prayer.
• Psalms 109:20 — Let this be the reward of mine adversaries (שֹׂ֭טְנַי) from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
• Psalms 109:29 — Let mine adversaries (שׂוֹטְנַ֣י) be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
• Zechariah 3:1 — And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist (לְשִׂטְנֽוֹ) him.