(Heb. satan), an opponent or foe (1 Kings 5:4; 11:14, 23, 25; Luke 13:17); one that speaks against another, a complainant (Matt. 5:25; Luke 12:58); an enemy (Luke 18:3), and specially the devil (1 Pet. 5:8).
·adj Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic. II. Adversary ·adj Having an opposing party; not uno...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Generally applied to an enemy, but strictly an opponent in single combat. ...
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