Strong H7853שָׂטַן
to oppose
- Transliteration
- ώâţan
- Pronunciation
- saw-tan'
- Morphology
- Hebrew Verb
Definition
A primitive root; to {attack} (figuratively) accuse: - (be an) {adversary} resist.
Detailed definition
(Qal) to be or act as an adversary, resist, oppose
In the Bible
Strong H7853 appears in 6 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- adversary4
- let1
- resist1
First verses
- Psalms 38:20They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
- Psalms 71:13Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.
- Psalms 109:4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
- Psalms 109:20Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
- Psalms 109:29Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
- Zechariah 3:1And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.