2006-06-20 10:19:11 · 11 answers · asked by x_X 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Adversary or accuser.
2006-06-20 10:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by fivecentdad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means adversary
Main Entry: Sa·tan
Pronunciation: 'sA-t&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew sAtAn adversary
: the adversary of God and lord of evil in Judaism and Christianity
2006-06-20 10:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by hannahonelove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is from a Hebrew word meaning 'to oppose' or 'adversary'.
The word devil means to slander. Seems appropriate because the devil is the "accuser of the brethren" and he accuses us before God. Thank God for Jesus. He is my attorney and His Father is the Judge.
2006-06-20 10:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by cathyhewed1946 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means devil / slanderer . The supreme evil spirit often represented in Jewish and Christian belief as the ruler of hell. . The prince of darkness for christians are the children of light .
2006-06-20 10:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is also known as the father of lies.
2006-06-20 11:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by **Anti-PeTA** 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from Semitic (Hebrew) meaning adversary or one who opposes.
2006-06-20 10:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by Modest intellect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dave.
2006-06-20 10:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Tempter"
"Adversary"
"Accuser"
2006-06-20 10:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by AnGeL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adversary, accuser
2006-06-20 10:24:28 · answer #9 · answered by thisisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lord of the fly, or lord prince
2006-06-20 10:21:20 · answer #10 · answered by brandiejs1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋