v. devil, enemy
Num 22:22 the angel of Jehovah stood in .. for a
2Sa 2:16 one laid hands on the head of his a
1Ki 11:14 Jehovah raised up aa Solomon: Hadad
Job 31:35 me, though my a form me process
Psa 3:1 How much have my a multiplied!
Psa 108:12 give us help against the a, because
Psa 143:12 you will destroy all the a of my soul
Isa 50:8 who is the a of my cause? come closer
Jer 30:16 all your a, all will go into captivity
Mic 5:9 enemies, and all your a will be destroyed
Nah 1:2 takes revenge on his a, and harbors anger for
Mat 5:25 agree with your a soon, between
Luk 12:58 when you go to the magistrate with your
Luk 13:17 when he said .. all his sons were ashamed
Luk 18:3 to him, saying, Give me justice of my a
1Co 16:9 great gate .. and many are the a
1Ti 5:14 that they give no occasion to
1Pe 5:8 your to the devil .. walks around
Adversary (Heb. sâtân; Gr. antidikos). This word frequently appears in the general sense of an opponent, an enemy (Deu 32:27; Jos 5:13; etc.). It is used in a special sense in Mat 5:25 and Luk 12:58, the context of which indicates that the “adversary” is an opponent in judgment. This could be the meaning in Luk 18:3 and 1Pe 5:8, although the generic meaning of “enemy”, “opposer” could also be applied. In various passages of the OT sâtân, (Num 22:22; 1Sa 29:4; 2Sa 19:22; etc.) it is sometimes transliterated Satan* (Job 1:6; etc.); Satan is the adversary par excellence.
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
(enemy, devil).
A personal enemy, physical or spiritual, Mat 5:24, Luke 12:58, Luke 18:3, Ps 3:1, Ps 108:12, Ps 143:12.
– Satan is the adversary, the enemy who comes to steal, destroy and kill, Jua 10:10, 1 Pet, Jua 5:8. See “Devil”.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
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Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
The one who opposes another. Satan is the a. of believers (1Pe 5:8), for opposing everything that is of God. This was manifested by deceiving Eve (Gen 3:1-5) and tempting the Lord Jesus (Mat 4:1-11). God raised an a. to King Solomon because of his apostasy (1Ki 11:14, 1Ki 11:23, 1Ki 11:25). He also did it by raising up peoples against Israel because of the magnitude of his wickedness and the multitude of his sins (Jer 30:14).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
Enemy that contends or resists; antagonist or rival The Hebrew word for “adversary” (tsar) comes from a root meaning “to harass; show hostility to† . (Nu 25:18; Ps 129:1) The basic meaning of the Greek word an·ti·di·kos is “adversary in judgment” in a legal case (Lu 12:58; 18:3), but it can refer to to other adversaries, or enemies, as in 1 Peter 5:8.
The most wicked Adversary, Satan the Devil, brought both men and angels (see DEMON) to join him in his opposition to God and man. He first showed his opposition in the Garden of Eden, where, using cruel and deceitful means, he led Eve and then Adam into a course of rebellion that brought sin and death to all mankind. In the heavenly court, Satan demonstrated his antagonism by accusing Jehovah of bribing Job into loyalty to him, an accusation that became a matter of universal importance. (Job 1:6-11; 2:1-5; see SATAN S.)
Worshipers of Jehovah down through the ages have faced similar opposition from the Adversary, materialized through his agents. For example, when the rest of God’s people returned from Babylon, there were those who tried to prevent the rebuilding of the temple and the city wall. (Ezr 4:1; Ne 4:11) The hateful Haman, who had the spirit of the Devil, proved a wicked adversary of the Jews in the days of Queen Esther. (Es 7:6) Christians today have to be alert, vigilant, on guard, and have to wage a hard fight for faith against the machinations of the Adversary. (Eph 6:11, 12; Jude 3) Peter advises: “Keep your senses, be watchful. His adversary, the Devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone. But stand against him, solid in the faith† . (1Pe 5:8, 9) Jehovah’s power will eventually triumph over all opponents. (Jer 30:16; Mic 5:9)
When God’s people were unfaithful, He allowed their adversaries to attack and defeat them. (Ps 89:42; Lam 1:5, 7, 10, 17; 2:17; 4:12) However, since the enemies drew the wrong conclusions from these victories, ascribing them to themselves and praising their gods, or thought they would not be held accountable for how they had treated Jehovah’s people (Deut 32:27; Jer 50:7), He had to humble these proud and boastful adversaries. (Isa 1:24; 26:11; 59:18; Na 1: 2.) He did this on account of his holy name. (Isa 64:2; Eze 36:21-24)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
A. NAME antidikos (ajntidikov”, 476), first, opponent in a lawsuit (Mat 5:25, twice; Luk 12:58; 18.3). It is also used to denote an adversary or an enemy, without reference to legal matters, and it is possible that this is the sense in 1Pe 5:8, when it is used of the devil. Some consider that the word is used in this passage in a legal sense, since the devil accuses men before God. . In addition to its legal sense it means to resist; the gerund of the verb with the article, which is equivalent to a noun, means an adversary (eg, Luk 13:17; 21.25; 1Co 16:9; Phi 1:28; 1Ti 5:14). This construction is used of the man of sin (2Th 2:4), and is translated “who opposes”, where, adopting the nominal form, it could be translated as “the opponent and the one who exalts himself against” In Gl 5.17 it is used of the antagonism between the Holy Spirit and the flesh in the believer; in 1Ti 1:10, of anything besides persons that opposes the doctrine of Christ. In these two passages the word is translated “oppose”, or “who oppose”.¶ In the LXX it is used of Satan (Zec 3:1), and of men (Job 13:24; Isa 66:6) . See OPPOSE.¶ C. Adjectives 1. enantios (ejnantivo”, 1727), set against (in, in, antios, against). It is used mainly of one place (Mk 15.39); from a contrary wind (Mat 14:24; Mc 6.48; Act 27:4); metaphorically, opposed as adversary, antagonist (Act 26:9; 1Th 2:15; Tit 2:8; Act 28:17, “against”). See AGAINST, CONTRARY, FRONT (A).¶ 2. jupenantios (upenantios) (uJpevnantivo”, 5227), contrary, opposite. It is an intensive form of enantios (see No. 1). The intensive force comes from the preposition jupo. It is translated “contrary to” in Col 2:14, of decrees; in Heb 10:27, “adversaries.” In each passage a more violent form of opposition is suggested than in the case of enantios. See CONTRA.¶
Source: Vine New Testament Dictionary