Strongs Number: G2190
Greek Word: | ἐχθρός |
Transliteration: | echthros |
Phonetic: | ekh-thros' |
Part of Speech: | Adjective |
Strongs Definition: | hateful (passively odious or actively hostile); usually as a noun an adversary (especially Satan) |
Thayers Definition: |
1. hated, odious, hateful 2. hostile, hating, and opposing another a. used of men as at enmity with God by their sin 1. opposing (God) in the mind 2. a man that is hostile 3. a certain enemy 4. the hostile one 5. the devil who is the most bitter enemy of the divine government |
Origin: | From a primary word ἔχθω echthō (to hate) |
Bible Usage: | enemy foe. |