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Satan, from the Hebrew word for "adversary" (Standard Hebrew: , Satan; Tiberian Hebrew ; Koine Greek: Σατανάς, Persian: , Satanás; Aramaic: , ; Arabic: , , Ge'ez: , Turkish: Şeytan), is a term that originates from the Abrahamic faiths, being traditionally applied to an angel. Ha-Satan is the accuser, a member of the divine council, who challenged the religious faith of humans, especially in the books of Job and Zechariah. Religious belief systems other than Judaism relate this term to a demon, a rebellious fallen angel, devil, minor god and idolatry, or as an allegory for evil.