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Satan

Satan is a figure found in several religious traditions, especially Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name derives from Hebrew ha-Satan, meaning "the adversary" or "the accuser." In early scripture the term often functions as a title rather than a proper name, referring to an obstacle or opponent in a divine plan.

In Judaism, Satan is not initially a single evil being but a role within the heavenly court

In Christian tradition, Satan becomes a personal being—often a fallen angel who rebels against God and tempts

In Islam, the figure corresponds to Iblis (Shaytan). According to the Qur'an, Iblis refused to bow to

Across traditions, Satan has influenced theology, art, and literature, with meanings ranging from a prosecuting adversary

that
tests
or
challenges
humans
and
acts
as
an
accuser
before
God.
In
the
Book
of
Job,
Satan
appears
as
a
member
of
the
divine
council
who
questions
human
righteousness.
Later
Jewish
writings
sometimes
expand
the
figure
into
a
broader
adversary
of
God.
humanity.
The
New
Testament
uses
Satan
and
the
devil
to
denote
this
foe,
who
opposes
Jesus,
opposes
God's
purposes,
and
represents
general
evil.
Revelation
links
Satan
with
the
dragon
and
the
accuser.
Adam
and
was
cast
out;
he
seeks
to
lead
people
astray.
Islamic
theology
treats
Satan
as
a
disobedient
being
and
an
agent
of
temptation,
not
an
autonomous
deity.
to
a
personified
embodiment
of
evil.
Scholarly
discussion
emphasizes
the
evolution
from
a
scriptural
title
to
a
developed
figure
in
later
theology.