adversary, enemy

Definition

An “adversary” is a person (or group of people) who is opposed to someone else. The term “enemy” has a similar meaning.

• Your adversary can be a person who tries to oppose or harm another person.
• When two nations fight, each can be called an “adversary” of the other.
• In the Bible, the devil is referred to as an “adversary” and an “enemy.”
• The term “adversary” may be translated as “opponent” or “enemy,” but it suggests a stronger form of opposition.

(See also: Satan)

Bible References

• 1 Timothy 5:14
• Isaiah 9:11
• Job 6:23
• Lamentations 4:12
• Luke 12:59
• Matthew 13:25

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0341, H6146, H6887, H6862, H6965, H7790, H7854, H8130, H8324, G04760, G04800, G21890, G21900, G52270