Bible Dictionaries
Adversary
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Heb. satan), an opponent or foe (1 Kings 5:4; 11:14,23,25; Luke 13:17 ); one that speaks against another, a complainant (Matthew 5:25; Luke 12:58 ); an enemy (Luke 18:3 ), and specially the devil (1 Peter 5:8 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Adversary'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/a/adversary.html. 1897.