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G4567 · Greek · New Testament
Σατανᾶς
Satanas
Noun, masculine
Satan; the adversary

Definition

Satan appears across all strata of New Testament tradition: tempting Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), entering Judas (Luke 22:3), asking to sift Peter like wheat (Luke 22:31), blinding unbelievers to the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4), and ultimately being bound and then cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20). Jesus witnessed his fall "like lightning from heaven" (Luke 10:18) and declares him "the ruler of this world" who has no claim on Jesus (John 14:30). His final defeat is certain (Romans 16:20: "the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet").

Usage & Theological Significance

Satanas is a transliteration of the Hebrew satan (adversary, accuser). It designates the chief spiritual opponent of God and humanity — the tempter, accuser, deceiver, and destroyer. Jesus treats Satan as a personal being of great but limited power.

Key Bible Verses

Matthew 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'"
Luke 22:31 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat."
2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
Revelation 20:2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.

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