שָׂטַן

sa.tanVerbH7853

to oppose

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to attack, (figuratively) accuse

Full Lexicon Entry

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

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Psalms
4
Zechariah
1

Key Passages

  • Psalms 109:4
  • Psalms 109:20
  • Psalms 109:29
  • Psalms 71:13
  • Zechariah 3:1

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