Satan - Wikipedia
WEBSatan, [a] also known as the Devil, [b] is an entity in Abrahamic religions that seduces humans into sin or falsehood. In Judaism, Satan is seen as an agent subservient to God, typically regarded as a metaphor for the yetzer hara, or "evil inclination".
Satan | Definition, Meaning, Scriptures, Role, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Satan, the prince of evil spirits and adversary of God in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Satan is traditionally understood as an angel who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven before the creation of humankind. He was the catalyst for the fall of humanity.
The Devil: Definition, Origin & Names for Satan | HISTORY
WEBSep 13, 2017 · The Devil, also known as Satan, Lucifer or Baphomet, is a mythic figure who embodies evil. He has appeared in different forms in many cultures throughout history.
Satan in the Bible: 14 Sobering Facts about the Devil
WEBAug 17, 2021 · “Satan” is a transliteration of a Hebrew word, which means “adversary,” or “opponent.” The word satan is used multiple times in the Old Testament, often referring to anyone who is blocking or challenging someone else. For example: The angel of the Lord opposes Balaam (Numbers 21:22–32).
Who Is Satan? - Biblical Archaeology Society
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Just who is Satan? People today can immediately recognize an image of the devil. But does our conception of Satan have any resemblance to the devil in the Bible?
Who Is Satan? - Ligonier Ministries
WEBNov 2, 2023 · In Scripture, the term Satan means “adversary.” We know him as the devil. He is a high angelic creature who, before the creation of the human race, rebelled against God and has since battled with human beings and God.
Satanism | Definition, Beliefs, Symbols, & Anton LaVey
WEBAug 17, 2024 · Satanism, the worship or veneration of Satan, a figure from Christian belief who is also commonly known as the Devil or Lucifer. For most of Christian history, accusations that groups have been deliberately worshipping the Devil have been spurious, with little or no basis in reality.
Satan and the origin of evil - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Christianity - Satan, Origin, Evil: In the Bible, especially the New Testament, Satan (the Devil) comes to appear as the representative of evil. Enlightenment thinkers endeavoured to push the figure of the Devil out of Christian consciousness as being a product of the fantasy of the Middle Ages.
Satanism - Wikipedia
WEBThe inverted pentagram is a widespread symbol of Satanism. Satanism refers to a group of religious, ideological, and/or philosophical beliefs based on Satan – particularly his worship or veneration. [1]
Satan - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
WEBSatan blinds the minds of men to the light of the Gospel (2 Cor 4:3, 4) and induces them to accept his lie (2 Thess 2:9, 10). He induces men to give heed to “deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons” through the pretentions of religious liars who have their conscience seared (1 Tim 4:1, 2).