Satyr - Biblical Meaning of satyr in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Satyr
hairy one. Mentioned in Greek mythology as a creature composed of a man and a goat, supposed to inhabit wild and desolate regions. The Hebrew word is rendered also "goat" (Lev. 4:24) and "devil", i.e., an idol in the form of a goat (17:7; 2 Chr. 11:15). When it is said (Isa. 13:21; compare 34:14) "the satyrs shall dance there," the meaning is that the place referred to shall become a desolate waste. Some render the Hebrew word "baboon," a species of which is found in Babylonia. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'satyr' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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