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Satanas, Σατανᾶς , Satan, G4567, opponent `
Why are there two names, (1) SATAN and (2) DEVIL, in the Bible versions?
In the OT, the Jewish scholars of the Greek translation LXX used “the diabolos” [οG3588 διαβολοςStrong's#G1228] instead of the Hellenized “the Satan” [ο Σαταν Strong's #G4566]. The King James Version rather uses the “Masoretic” text* with its Hebrew שָׂטָןStrong's # H7854 ; i.e., saw-tawn': pronounced saw-tawn', it is the same as our Anglicized Satan or in this case obviously the Hellenized Aramaic Hebrew. *KJV's OT uses an 1000 year old Hebrew manuscript compilation for translation; but the Greek translation LXX was used by early Christians in the Roman Empire. The non-Christian Jews eventually stopped using the LXX. But the Masoretic compilation from 1000 AD is what was used to translate the KJV OT. #H7854. Strong's definition: a. an opponent; b. Satan, the arch enemy of good, especially (with the article prefixed): - translated as adversary, or Satan, or withstand. Note: Strong's #G4566 identifies the Greek in the OT LXX and translates H7854.
Is Satan only a PERSONIFICATION of evil? Definition of 'personification': figurative language from personify--giving to an inanimate being the figure or the sentiments and language of a rational being. FACT: "Satan" is not simply a personification of evil influences in the heart, for an entity actually tempted the Christ, in whose heart no evil thought could ever have arisen. “I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me” (John 14:30, ASV). “Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21 ASV}. “For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15, ASV). Moreover, his personality (being) is asserted in both the OT and the NT, and especially in the latter. If the OT language was intended to be figurative, the NT would have made this evident. See DEVIL. – adapted fromVine
Old Testament: Summary of the Old Testament's use of "Satan": a Greek form (Strong's numbers G4566 and G4567) derived through the Aramaic (from the Hebrew, Satan H7854) means "an adversary; an opponent." It is used (a) of an angel of Jehovah in Numbers 22:22 (the first occurrence in the Bible); (b) of men, e.g., 1 Samuel 29:4; (c) of "Satan," the Devil, some seventeen or eighteen times in the OT; in Zechariah 3:1 , where the name receives its interpretation, "to be (his) adversary," RV (see marg.; AV, "to resist him"). Notice its root word H7853 meaning "attack, adversary, resist" is used in Psalm 38:20; 71:13; and in Psalm 109:6; Numbers 22:22 And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversaryH7854 against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. references an angel of Jehovah Numbers 22:32 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? Behold, I went out to withstandH7854 thee, because thy way is perverse before me: references an angel of Jehovah 1 Samuel 29:4 And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, ...lest in the battle he be an adversaryH7854 to us: references David. 2 Samuel 19:22 And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversariesH7854 unto me? references sons of Zeruiah. 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversaryH7854 nor evil occurrent. references national enemies.
The following 4 verses uses G4566 in the Greek LXX to represent the Hebrew H7854. There is no SatanG4566. 1 Kings 11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversaryH7854 unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: references an enemy Hadad. Note: The LXX Greek has G4566 as adversary . 1 Kings 11:23 And God stirred him up another adversary,H7854 Rezon the son of Eliadah, references Rezon. Note: The LXX Greek has G4566 as adversary 1 Kings 11:25 And he was an adversaryH7854 to Israel all the days of Solomon, references an enemy of Solomon Note: The LXX Greek has adversary for G4566 1 Chronicles_21:1 And SatanH7854 stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. references the Devil. Note: The ABP+ Greek interprets SATAN for G4566. Cf. to 2 Samuel 24:1 where it is the Lord moving David fo sin. Census taking in the context was against the Law. "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah." Fact: the Lord therefore permits (authorizes) temptations from Satan. Nevertheless, the Lord God is still in control. Satan is not another deity as the Babylonians taught.
In the Greek LXX (OT) the following passages uses "Devil" diabolosG1228 to translate H7854. Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and SatanH7854 came also among them. Obviously the devil; and so interpreted by the LXX as diabolosG1228. Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 Whence comest thou? Then SatanH7854 answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Obviously, the devil. The LXX has diabolosG1228 . Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 Hast thou considered my servant Job, Obviously the devil. The LXX has diabolosG1228 . Job 1:9 Then SatanH7854 answered ( ) the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 1:12 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand So SatanH7854 went forth from the presence of the LORD. Obviously the devil ; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 2:1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and SatanH7854 came also among them to present himself before the LORD. Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 2:2 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 From whence comest thou? And SatanH7854 answered the LORD, Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 2:3 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 2:4 And SatanH7854 answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 2:6 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Job 2:7 So went Satan forth H7854 from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228.
Psalm 109:6 Set thou a wicked man over him: and let SatanH7854 stand at his right hand. Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Zechariah 3:1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and SatanH7854 standing at his right hand to resist H7853 him. Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. Zechariah 3:2 And the LORD said unto Satan,H7854 The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan;H7854 even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: Obviously the devil; the LXX has diabolosG1228. *** H7853, root of Satan H7854 and means "attack" Psalm 38:20 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries;H7853 because I follow the thing that good is. Psalm 71:13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries H7853 to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. Psalm 109:20 Let this be the reward of mine adversaries H7853 from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
Psalm 109:29 Let mine adversaries H7853 be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle. Zechariah 3:1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan H7854 standing at his right hand to resist H7853 him.
New Testament:
STRONG'S G4567 Σατανᾶς THE GREEK WORD USED IN THE NT HAS THE SUFFIX ᾶς (but not in the OT). Satanas Thayer's Definition: 1) adversary (one who opposes another in purpose or act), the name given to 1a) the prince of evil spirits, the inveterate adversary of God and Christ 1b) a Satan-like man Part of Speech: noun proper masculine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: of Aramaic origin corresponding to G4566 (with the definite affix) Total KJV Occurrences (NT): 37
G4567 Σατανᾶς Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan:G4567 for it is written, Matthew 12:26 And if SatanG4567 cast out Satan,G4567 he is divided against himself; The appellation was given by the Lord to Peter, as a "Satan-like" man, on the occasion when he endeavored to dissuade Him from death, Matthew 16:23; Mark 8:33 .--Vine Matthew 16:23 But he turned,and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:G4567 Mark 1:13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan;G4567 and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. Mark 3:23 How can SatanG4567 cast out Satan?G4567 Mark 3:26 And if SatanG4567 rise up against himself, and be divided, Mark 4:15 but when they have heard, SatanG4567 comet immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. Mark 8:33 he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan:G4567 Luke 4:8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan:G4567 for it is written, Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld SatanG4567 as lightning fall from heaven. Luke 11:18 If SatanG4567 also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. Luke 13:16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom SatanG4567 hath bound, lo, these eighteen years Luke 22:3 Then entered SatanG4567 into Judas surnamed Iscariot, Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, SatanG4567 hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: John 13:27 And afte the sop SatanG4567 entered into him. Acts 5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath SatanG4567 filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of SatanG4567 unto God, Romans 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise SatanG4567 under your feet shortly. 1 Corinthians 5:5 To deliver such an one unto SatanG4567 for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 1 Corinthians 7:5 that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that SatanG4567 tempt you not for your incontinency. 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest SatanG4567 should get an advantage of us: 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for SatanG4567 himself is transformed into an angel of light. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 but SatanG4567 hindered us. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of SatanG4567 with all power and signs and lying wonders, 1 Timothy 1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan,G4567 that they may learn not to blaspheme. 1 Timothy 5:15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.G4567 Revelation 2:9 which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.G4567 Revelation 2:13 even where Satan'sG4567 seat is: … my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where SatanG4567 dwelleth. Revelation 2:24 unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan,G4567 as they speak; Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan,G4567 which say they are Jews, and are not, Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan,G4567 which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Revelation 20:2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan,G4567 and bound him a thousand years, Revelation 20:7 And when the thousand years are expired, SatanG4567 shall be loosed out of his prison, the names of Satan: ΒεελζεβούλG954 Beelzeboul Thayer Definition: Beelzebub = “lord of the house” 1) a name of Satan, the prince of evil spirits Part of Speech: noun proper masculine
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