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שָׂטַן H7853

H7853 is the Hebrew word שָׂטַן, transliterated sâṭan and said saw-tan'. The King James Version most often renders it mine adversaries.

Word: שָׂטַןTransliteration: sâṭanSaid: saw-tan'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to attack, (figuratively) accuse.

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

mine adversaries 3×adversaries 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: (be an) adversary, resist.

Verses using שָׂטַן

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 38:20 · KJV

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

Psalm 71:13 · KJV

Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.

Psalm 109:4 · KJV

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

Psalm 109:20 · KJV

Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

Psalm 109:29 · KJV

Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7853 mean?

H7853 is the Hebrew word שָׂטַן (sâṭan), meaning to attack, (figuratively) accuse.

How is H7853 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mine adversaries (3 times), adversaries (2 times).

How many times does H7853 appear in the Bible?

שָׂטַן (sâṭan) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7853 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

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