of Chaldee origin corresponding to H4566 (with the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. the devil:--Satan.
adversary (one who opposes another in purpose or act), the name given to
the prince of evil spirits, the inveterate adversary of God and Christ
he incites apostasy from God and to sin
circumventing men by his wiles
the worshippers of idols are said to be under his control
by his demons he is able to take possession of men and inflict them with diseases
by God's assistance he is overcome
on Christ's return from heaven he will be bound with chains for a thousand years, but when the thousand years are finished he will walk the earth in yet greater power, but shortly after will be given over to eternal punishment
