Strong's Lexicon sitnah: Enmity, hostility, opposition Original Word: שִׂטְנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂטַן (satan), meaning "to oppose" or "to be an adversary." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 476 (antikeimai): Meaning "to be set against" or "to oppose." - Strong's Greek 2190 (echthros): Meaning "enemy" or "foe." Usage: The Hebrew word "sitnah" refers to enmity or hostility, often in the context of opposition or contention. It is used to describe a situation where there is active resistance or antagonism, particularly in a legal or social setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, wells were vital for survival, especially in arid regions. They were often sources of conflict, as water rights were crucial for sustaining life and livestock. The term "sitnah" reflects the adversarial nature of such disputes, where opposition could arise over the control and use of these essential resources. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as satan Definition accusation NASB Translation accusation (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שִׂטְנָה noun feminine accusation; — Ezra 4:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accusation From satan; opposition (by letter) -- accusation. see HEBREW satan Forms and Transliterations שִׂטְנָ֔ה שטנה śiṭ·nāh sitNah śiṭnāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:6 HEB: מַלְכוּת֑וֹ כָּתְב֣וּ שִׂטְנָ֔ה עַל־ יֹשְׁבֵ֥י NAS: they wrote an accusation against KJV: wrote they [unto him] an accusation against the inhabitants INT: of his reign wrote an accusation against the inhabitants 1 Occurrence |
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