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Concise Bible Dictionary:

ὁ κατήγορος. A title given to Satan when he is cast down to the earth, because he had accused the brethren before God day and night (Rev. 12:10¹⁰And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. (Revelation 12:10); compare Zech. 3:1¹And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. (Zechariah 3:1)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2725 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

κατήγορος

Transliteration:

kategoros

Phonic:

kat-ay’-gor-os

Meaning:

from 2596 and 58; against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law; specially, Satan

KJV Usage:

accuser