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Revelation 20:2
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King James Bible (Oxford 1769)
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Greek-English Dictionary
the accuser that is the devil
1. adversary (one who opposes another in purpose or act), the name given to
a. the prince of evil spirits, the inveterate adversary of God and Christ
1. he incites apostasy from God and to sin
2. circumventing men by his wiles
3. the worshippers of idols are said to be under his control
4. by his demons he is able to take possession of men and inflict them with diseases
5. by God's assistance he is overcome
6. 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
b. a Satan-like man
of the New Testament 1889
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.