Strong's H7854 · Hebrew
שָׂטָן
sâṭân · /saw-tawn'/
Definition
an opponent; especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good
KJV: adversary, Satan, withstand.
Root / derivation: from H7853 (שָׂטַן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׂטָן across 21 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings4 verses
But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
1 Kings 11:14And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
1 Kings 11:23And God stirred him up another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:
1 Kings 11:25And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Job11 verses
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Satan: Heb. the adversary among: Heb. in the midst of
Job 1:7And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Job 1:8And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? considered: Heb. set thy heart on
Job 1:9Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
Job 1:12And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. power: Heb. hand
Job 2:1Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.
Job 2:2And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Job 2:3And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. to destroy: Heb. to swallow him up
Job 2:4And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
Job 2:6And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. but: or, only
Job 2:7So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
Psalms1 verse
Zechariah2 verses
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. Satan: that is, an adversary to: Heb. to be his adversary
Zechariah 3:2And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7854 (sâṭân) mean?
an opponent; especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good
How many times does H7854 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7854 (שָׂטָן) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Satan.”
How is sâṭân translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7854 is rendered as “Satan” (19×), “adversary” (5×), “adversaries” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שָׂטָן come from?
from H7853 (שָׂטַן);