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# Satan, devil, evil one
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## Facts
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The devil is a spirit being that God created, but he rebelled against God and became God's enemy. The devil is also called "Satan" and "the evil one."
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* The devil, Satan, hates God and all that God created, because he wants to take the place of God and be worshiped as God.
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* Satan tempts people to rebel against God.
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* God sent his Son, Jesus to rescue people from Satan's control.
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* The name "Satan" means "adversary" or "enemy."
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* The word "devil" means "accuser."
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The word "devil" could also be translated as "the accuser" or "the evil one" or "the king of evil spirits" or "the chief evil spirit."
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* "Satan" can be translated as "Opponent" or "Adversary" or some other name that shows that he is the devil.
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* These terms should be translated differently from demon and evil spirit.
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* Consider how these terms are translated in a local or national language.
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