Link, Luther (2010), "Devil", in Grafton, Anthony; Most, Glenn W.; Settis, Salvatore (eds.), The Classical Tradition, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, pp.264–265, ISBN 978-0-674-03572-0 Stephen M. Hooks – 2007 "As in Zechariah 3:1–2 the term here carries the definite article (has'satan="the satan") and functions not as a...the only place in the Hebrew Bible where the term "Satan" is unquestionably used as a proper name is 1 Chronicles 21:1."

The Hebrew term śāṭān ( Hebrew: שָׂטָן) is a generic noun meaning "accuser" or "adversary", [7] [8] and is derived from a verb meaning primarily "to obstruct, oppose". [9] In the earlier biblical books, e.g. 1 Samuel 29:4, it refers to human adversaries, but in the later books, especially Job 1–2 and Zechariah 3, to a supernatural entity. [8] When used without the definite article (simply satan), it can refer to any accuser, [10] but when it is used with the definite article ( ha-satan), it usually refers specifically to the heavenly accuser, literally, the satan. [10] Eddy, P. R.; Beilby, J. (2008), "Atonement", in Dyrness, William A.; Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti (eds.), Global Dictionary of Theology: A Resource for the Worldwide Church, Downers Grove, Illinois and Nottingham, England: IVP Academic, pp.84–92, ISBN 978-0-8308-2454-0 In many cases, the translators of the Septuagint, the pre-Christian translation of the Hebrew Bible into ancient Greek, chose to render the Hebrew word sâtan as the Greek word διάβολος ( diábolos), meaning "opponent" or "accuser". [3] [2] This is the root of the modern English word Devil. [2] [4] Both the words satanas and diábolos are used interchangeably in the New Testament and in later Christian writings. [2] The Pauline epistles and the Gospel of Mark both use the word satancas more frequently than diábolos, [2] [5] but the Gospel of Matthew uses the word diábolos more frequently and so do the Church Fathers Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Origen. [2]And I threw him out from the height with his angels, and he was flying in the air continuously above the bottomless" – 2 Enoch 29:4 The Book of Revelation represents Satan as the supernatural ruler of the Roman Empire and the ultimate cause of all evil in the world. [104] In Revelation 2:9–10, as part of the letter to the church at Smyrna, John of Patmos refers to the Jews of Smyrna as "a synagogue of Satan" [105] and warns that "the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison as a test [ peirasmos], and for ten days you will have affliction." [105] In Revelation 2:13–14, in the letter to the church of Pergamum, John warns that Satan lives among the members of the congregation [106] and declares that "Satan's throne" is in their midst. [106] Pergamum was the capital of the Roman Province of Asia [106] and "Satan's throne" may be referring to the monumental Pergamon Altar in the city, which was dedicated to the Greek god Zeus, [106] or to a temple dedicated to the Roman emperor Augustus. [106] La Bête de la Mer (from the Tapisserie de l'Apocalypse in Angers, France). A medieval tapestry, depicting the devil as a dragon with 7 heads in the Book of Revelation. Skatssoon, Judy (2006-06-06). "Why 666 is a devil of a day". ABC News and Current Affairs . Retrieved 2018-01-02. Smith, Peter (2008), An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p.112, ISBN 978-0-521-86251-6 Ahmadi, Nader; Ahmadi, Fereshteh (1998), Iranian Islam: The Concept of the Individual, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, and London: Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 978-0-230-37349-5

Pilch, John J. (1995), The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Volume 1, Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, ISBN 0-8146-2286-0 Gallagher, Eugene V.; Ashcraft, W. Michael (2006), Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America: History and Controversies, vol.1, Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, ISBN 0-275-98713-2The word with the definite article Ha-Satan ( Hebrew: הַשָּׂטָן hasSāṭān) occurs 17 times in the Masoretic Text, in two books of the Hebrew Bible: Job ch. 1–2 (14×) and Zechariah 3:1–2 (3×). [11] [12] It is translated in English bibles mostly as 'Satan'. Bamberger, Bernard J. (2006). Fallen Angels: Soldiers of Satan's Realm. Jewish Publication Society of America. ISBN 0-8276-0797-0.

Mâturîdî, Te’vîlât,t, 1: 116.; Vehbe Zuhayli, Tefsîrü’l-münîr, trc. Ahmet Efe v.dğr. (İstanbul: Risale Yay., 2008), 8: 236–237 I let out a breath when I came out from my daze. I decided I needed a cold shower to cool down my body which was currently burning.During the first two centuries of Islam, Muslims almost unanimously accepted the traditional story known as the Satanic Verses as true. [210] According to this narrative, Muhammad was told by Satan to add words to the Quran which would allow Muslims to pray for the intercession of pagan goddesses. [211] He mistook the words of Satan for divine inspiration. [210] Modern Muslims almost universally reject this story as heretical, as it calls the integrity of the Quran into question. [212] The Latin Vulgate translation of this passage renders Heylel as " Lucifer" [120] and this name continues to be used by some Christians as an alternative name for Satan. [120]

Satan plays a role in some of the parables of Jesus, namely the Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Weeds, Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, and the Parable of the Strong Man. [80] According to the Parable of the Sower, Satan "profoundly influences" those who fail to understand the gospel. [81] The latter two parables say that Satan's followers will be punished on Judgement Day, with the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats stating that the Devil, his angels, and the people who follow him will be consigned to "eternal fire". [82] When the Pharisees accused Jesus of exorcising demons through the power of Beelzebub, Jesus responds by telling the Parable of the Strong Man, saying: "how can someone enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house" ( Matthew 12:29). [83] The strong man in this parable represents Satan. [84] Fowlie, Wallace (1981), A Reading of Dante's Inferno, Chicago, Illinois: The University of Chicago Press, ISBN 0-226-25888-2 Well, I thought I would take advantage of this opportunity and treat myself a bit.” I gave an innocent shrug. I had asked for one of the biggest rooms in the hotel because I wanted to feel like a real vacation. Peter Smith An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith Cambridge University Press 2008 ISBN 978-0-521-86251-6 p. 112 During the Early Modern Period, Christians gradually began to regard Satan as increasingly powerful [155] and the fear of Satan's power became a dominant aspect of the worldview of Christians across Europe. [146] [148] During the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther taught that, rather than trying to argue with Satan, Christians should avoid temptation altogether by seeking out pleasant company; [158] Luther especially recommended music as a safeguard against temptation, since the Devil "cannot endure gaiety". [158] John Calvin repeated a maxim from Saint Augustine that "Man is like a horse, with either God or the devil as rider." [159]

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Creep.” I rolled my eyes at him but I couldn’t help and smile at his comment. I could feel my cheeks heat up at the way he was looking at me right now. Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In theistic Satanism, Satan is considered a deity who is either worshipped or revered. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty. Satan's appearance is never described in the Bible, but, since the ninth century, he has often been shown in Christian art with horns, cloven hooves, unusually hairy legs, and a tail, often naked and holding a pitchfork. These are an amalgam of traits derived from various pagan deities, including Pan, Poseidon, and Bes. Satan appears frequently in Christian literature, most notably in Dante Alighieri's Inferno, all variants of the classic Faust story, John Milton's Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and the poems of William Blake. He continues to appear in film, television, and music. In the Middle Ages, Satan played a minimal role in Christian theology and was used as a comic relief figure in mystery plays. During the early modern period, Satan's significance greatly increased as beliefs such as demonic possession and witchcraft became more prevalent. During the Age of Enlightenment, belief in the existence of Satan was harshly criticized by thinkers such as Voltaire. Nonetheless, belief in Satan has persisted, particularly in the Americas.