What is the origin of the word 'Satan'?

Meaning: "adversary, one who plots against another," from satan "to show enmity to, oppose, plot against," from root s-t-n "one who… See more definitions. ... In biblical sources the Hebrew term the satan describes an adversarial role. It is not the name of a particular character. read more

After several years of intense and extensive research, it has all come together. 1. The bible was invented in order to keep esoteric knowledge and mind/soul power in the hands of a select few. read more

LaVeyan Satanists embrace the original etymological meaning of the word "Satan" (Hebrew: שָּׂטָן satan, meaning "adversary"). According to Peter H. Gilmore, "The Church of Satan has chosen Satan as its primary symbol because in Hebrew it means adversary, opposer, one to accuse or question. read more

Satan will one day be confined in hell, but until then he is free to roam the Earth. Note Satan is the power of darkness opposed to the light of Christ; he is thus sometimes referred to as the Prince of Darkness. read more