Where does “Satan” come from?
Satan comes from Middle English Sathan, from Old English Satan, from Latin Satan, from Ancient Greek Σατάν, from Hebrew שָׂטָן meaning adversary or accuser.
Satan (English): The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity into sin; the Devil; the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped
Definitions
- The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity into sin; the Devil; the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped