Satan
Satan means adversary or accuser and is presented in Scripture as a personal, created spiritual enemy of God and humanity. He tempts, deceives, and opposes God’s people, but his power is limited and his final defeat is assured through Christ.
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SATAN, DEPTHS OF
The “depths of Satan” refers to the false teaching confronted by Christ’s message to the church at Thyatira. The expression contrasts deceptive claims of secret knowledge with the true depths of God.
SATISFACTION
In older English translations, satisfaction in Numbers 35:31-32 means a ransom or payment offered as compensation for a life. The law forbade accepting such payment for murder or for releasing a manslayer from the appointed protection.
SATRAPS
Satraps were viceroys or provincial rulers in the Persian Empire. They governed regions under the authority of the Persian king.
Satyr
Satyr is a traditional rendering of a Hebrew word meaning hairy or he-goat. In passages describing desolate places or idolatrous worship, it may refer to wild goats or beings associated with pagan or demonic imagery.
Saul
Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen and anointed through Samuel. Though initially successful against Israel’s enemies, his disobedience and jealousy led to his rejection; he died in battle against the Philistines.
SAVARAN
A variant spelling of Avaran, a name preserved in the inter-testamental historical records.
SAVE
In older biblical English, “save” often means “except” or “apart from.” It is a general English rendering rather than the translation of one particular Hebrew or Greek word.
Saviour
Saviour means one who delivers from evil or danger. In its highest biblical sense, Jesus Christ is the Saviour who redeems sinners and applies salvation to them through the Holy Spirit.
SAVOR
Savor may mean taste, flavor, or smell, especially the pleasant fragrance of sacrifices. Figuratively, Scripture uses it for reputation and for the influence of Christ and His servants, which is received differently by different people.
Saw
A saw was a tool with a toothed blade, used for cutting wood and possibly other materials. Biblical references also mention sawn stones and the use of saws or similar instruments in warfare.
SAYEST
“Thou sayest” is a New Testament idiom meaning “you are right” or “yes,” especially in replies to questions about Jesus’ identity. In some passages it is rendered “I am.”
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