Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Satan
Usage: Satan , i. e. an adversary, enemy : name for the Devil , (New Testament) Hebr. word. (ML)
Strong's Number
G4566
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G4566 Quick Answer
Strong's G4566 Σατᾶν (Satan) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Satan (sat-an`) n/p. 1. the Adversary 2. (figuratively) the Accuser It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include satan. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- Satan (sat-an`) n/p. 1. the Adversary 2. (figuratively) the Accuser
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- satan
Meaning and Definition
Satan (sat-an`) n/p. 1. the Adversary 2. (figuratively) the Accuser 3. "Satan", i.e. the devil [of Hebrew origin] KJV: Satan Root(s): H7854 Compare: G4567
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4566. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4566 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Satan, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Satan
2 Corinthians 12:7
How Strong's G4566 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4566 (Σατᾶν) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 11:14 — σαταν
- 3 Kingdoms 11:14 — σαταν
Strong's G4566 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4566 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Strong's G4566 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the Lord raised up an enemy to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite, and Rezon son of Eliada who dwelt in Raama, and Hadadezer king of Zobah his master (and men gathered to him, and he was head of the conspiracy, and he seized on Damascus), and they were adversaries to Israel all the days of Solomon: and Hadad the Edomite was of the seed royal in Edom.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4566.
And the Lord raised up an enemy to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite, and Rezon son of Eliada who dwelt in Raama, and Hadadezer king of Zobah his master (and men gathered to him, and he was head of the conspiracy, and he seized on Damascus), and they were adversaries to Israel all the days of Solomon: and Hadad the Edomite was of the seed royal in Edom.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4566, grouped by book.
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4566 FAQ
What does satan (Σατᾶν) mean?
Satan (Strong's G4566) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Satan". Satan (sat-an`) n/p. 1. the Adversary 2. (figuratively) the Accuser
How many times is satan (Σατᾶν) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4566 across 2 books.
Where can I study satan (Σατᾶν) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4566 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate satan (Σατᾶν)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as satan. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4566 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4566, with linked reader references where each row is available.