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Revelation 12

BSB·17 verses ·New Testament
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1AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a greatμέγαmega — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → appearedὤφθηōphthē — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →: a womanγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → clothed inπεριβεβλημένηperibeblēmenē — to clothe, wrap around, or coverG4016 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sunἥλιονhēlion — the sun; solar light and heatG2246 — Full Word Study →, withκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → moonσελήνηselēnē — the moon, lunar bodyG4582 — Full Word Study → underὑποκάτωhypokatō — under, beneath, belowG5270 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → feetποδῶνpodōn — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a crownστέφανοςstephanos — Crown; victor's wreath; honor or rewardG4735 — Full Word Study → of twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → starsἀστέρωνasterōn — A celestial body; starG792 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλῆςkephalēs — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study →. 2She was pregnantἔχουσαechousa — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → crying outκράζειkrazei — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study → in the painὠδίνουσαōdinousa — to suffer labor pains; to be in travailG5605 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → agonyβασανιζομένηbasanizomenē — to torture, torment, or cause severe sufferingG928 — Full Word Study → of giving birthτεκεῖνtekein — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study →. 3ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → anotherἄλλοallo — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → appearedὤφθηōphthē — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →: a hugeμέγαςmegas — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → redπυρρόςpyrros — fiery red, reddish in colorG4450 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → with sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study →, tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → hornsκέραταkerata — Horn; power, strength, or dominionG2768 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → royal crownsδιαδήματαdiadēmata — A royal crown or diadem worn by kings and rulersG1238 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study →. 4Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → tailοὐρὰoura — tail; rear end of an animalG3769 — Full Word Study → sweptσύρειsyrei — to drag, pull forcefully, or haulG4951 — Full Word Study → aτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thirdτρίτονtriton — Third in sequence or orderG5154 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → starsἀστέρωνasterōn — A celestial body; starG792 — Full Word Study → fromτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the sky, tossing themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → stoodἕστηκενhestēken — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναικὸςgynaikos — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → who was aboutμελλούσηςmellousēs — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to give birthτεκεῖνtekein — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study →, ready toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → devourκαταφάγῃkataphagē — to devour, consume entirely, eat upG2719 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → childτέκνονteknon — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study → as soon asὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → she gave birthτέκῃtekē — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study →. 5AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → she gave birthἔτεκενeteken — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study → to a sonυἱόνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, a male childἄρσενarsen — Male, man, or masculine genderG730 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → willμέλλειmellei — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → ruleποιμαίνεινpoimainein — to shepherd, tend, feed, or rule over a flockG4165 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → an ironσιδηρᾷsidēra — Made of iron; ironG4603 — Full Word Study → scepterῥάβδῳrhabdō — rod, staff, or scepterG4464 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → childτέκνονteknon — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study → was caught upἡρπάσθηhērpasthē — To seize, snatch, or forcibly grabG726 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνονthronon — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study →. 6Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → fledἔφυγενephygen — To flee, escape, or run awayG5343 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἔρημονerēmon — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, whereὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → had preparedἡτοιμασμένονhētoimasmenon — To prepare, make ready, arrange beforehandG2090 — Full Word Study → a placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → forἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to be nourishedτρέφωσινtrephōsin — To feed, nourish, or bring upG5142 — Full Word Study → for 1,260χιλίαςchilias — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →. 7ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a warπόλεμοςpolemos — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study → broke outἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →: MichaelΜιχαὴλMichaēl — Who is like GodG3413 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → foughtπολεμῆσαιpolemēsai — to engage in battle or warfareG4170 — Full Word Study → againstμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκοντοςdrakontos — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → fought back. 8But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place foundεὑρέθηheurethē — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → for him and his angels. 9Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμέγαςmegas — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → was hurled downἐβλήθηeblēthē — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study →thatho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ancientἀρχαῖοςarchaios — ancient, of old timeG744 — Full Word Study → serpentὄφιςophis — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study → calledκαλούμενοςkaloumenos — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → the devil andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deceiverπλανῶνplanōn — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → of theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅληνholēn — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → world. He was hurledἐβλήθηeblēthē — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 10AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I heardἤκουσαēkousa — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → a loudμεγάληνmegalēn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → sayingλέγουσανlegousan — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “NowἌρτιArti — now, at this present momentG737 — Full Word Study → have comeἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powerδύναμιςdynamis — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίαexousia — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → of Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → accuserκατήγωρkatēgōr — One who accuses or brings chargesG2725 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφῶνadelphōn — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → has been thrown downἐβλήθηeblēthē — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study →he whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → accusesκατηγορῶνkatēgorōn — to accuse, bring charges againstG2723 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nightνυκτόςnyktos — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 11Theyαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → have conqueredἐνίκησανenikēsan — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bloodαἷμαhaima — blood; life force; violent deathG129 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → testimonyμαρτυρίαςmartyrias — Formal testimony or witness givenG3141 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they did not loveἠγάπησανēgapēsan — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → livesψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → so as to shy away fromἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →. 12Thereforeδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → rejoiceεὐφραίνεσθεeuphrainesthe — to make merry, rejoice, celebrateG2165 — Full Word Study →, O‹οἱ›hoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavensοὐρανοὶouranoi — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you who dwellσκηνοῦντεςskēnountes — to dwell, to tabernacle, to settleG4637 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →! But woe to theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →; withἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → greatμέγανmegan — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → furyθυμὸνthymon — intense anger, fierce wrath, passionate rageG2372 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιάβολοςdiabolos — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → has come downκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, knowingεἰδὼςeidōs — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → he hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → only a shortὀλίγονoligon — Few in number; small in quantity or durationG3641 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρὸνkairon — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →.” 13AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → sawεἶδενeiden — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → he had been thrownἐβλήθηeblēthē — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →, he pursuedἐδίωξενediōxen — To pursue, persecute, or press forwardG1377 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → whoἥτιςhētis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → had given birthἔτεκενeteken — To give birth; to bear or bring forthG5088 — Full Word Study → to theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → male child. 14But theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναικὶgynaiki — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → was givenἐδόθησανedothēsan — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → wingsπτέρυγεςpteryges — Wing; protective coveringG4420 — Full Word Study → of aτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάλουmegalou — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → eagleἀετοῦaetou — Eagle; a large bird of preyG105 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → flyπέτηταιpetētai — to fly; to move swiftly through the airG4072 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the presence of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → serpentὄφεωςopheōs — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἔρημονerēmon — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, whereὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → she was nourishedτρέφεταιtrephetai — To feed, nourish, or bring upG5142 — Full Word Study → for a timeκαιρὸνkairon — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → timesκαιροὺςkairous — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → halfἥμισυhēmisy — one half; divided into two equal partsG2255 — Full Word Study → a timeκαιροῦkairou — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →. 15ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the mouthστόματοςstomatos — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → of theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → serpentὄφιςophis — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study → spewedἔβαλενebalen — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → waterὕδωρhydōr — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a riverποταμόνpotamon — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → to overtakeὀπίσωopisō — behind, after, following in space or timeG3694 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναικὸςgynaikos — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → and sweepποιήσῃpoiēsē — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → away in the torrentποταμοφόρητονpotamophorēton — swept away by a flood; carried away by waterG4216 — Full Word Study →. 16But thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → helpedἐβοήθησενeboēthēsen — to come to aid; to help or assistG997 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναικίgynaiki — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → openedἤνοιξενēnoixen — to open, to uncloseG455 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mouthστόμαstoma — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → to swallow upκατέπιενkatepien — to swallow up; to engulf or consume completelyG2666 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → riverποταμὸνpotamon — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → thatὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → had poured from theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study →’s mouthστόματοςstomatos — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study →. 17Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκωνdrakōn — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study → was enragedὠργίσθηōrgisthē — to provoke to anger; to become angryG3710 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναικίgynaiki — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wentἀπῆλθενapēlthen — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → to makeποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → warπόλεμονpolemon — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → restλοιπῶνloipōn — The remaining ones; those left overG3062 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → childrenσπέρματοςspermatos — seed; offspring; descendantG4690 — Full Word Study →, whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → keepτηρούντωνtērountōn — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commandmentsἐντολὰςentolas — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hold toἐχόντωνechontōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → testimonyμαρτυρίανmartyrian — Formal testimony or witness givenG3141 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the dragonἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → stood on theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shoreἄμμονammon — sand; granular particles of rockG285 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθαλάσσηςthalassēs — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 12
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Revelation 12 unveils one of Scripture's most profound spiritual dramas: the conflict between Christ and Satan, set against the backdrop of cosmic warfare. John presents this through vivid symbolic imagery—a woman clothed with heavenly glory, a dragon bent on destruction, and the ultimate victory of Christ and His kingdom. This chapter assures believers that despite the enemy's rage and the Church's suffering, God's purposes cannot be thwarted, and Satan's time is limited. The passage moves from Christ's birth and ascension, through Satan's expulsion from heaven, to the Church's persecution and protection in the last days.

Verses 1–5: The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon's Opposition

John sees a woman clothed with the sun, the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars (verses 1–2). This woman represents the people of God—ultimately the faithful remnant through whom Christ came. Her travail and cries of pain reflect the labor pains of Israel and God's covenant people as they await the Messiah. The great red dragon (verse 3) is immediately identified later as Satan himself (verse 9). His seven heads, ten horns, and seven crowns represent his power and dominion over earthly kingdoms. His tail casting down a third of heaven's stars (verse 4) refers to Satan's rebellion and the fall of demons who followed him.

The dragon stands poised to devour the woman's child at birth—a clear reference to Satan's attempt to prevent Jesus's coming and ministry. Yet verse 5 declares the glorious outcome: the man child is born who will rule all nations with a rod of iron. This is Christ, and His immediate ascension ("caught up unto God, and to his throne") demonstrates that Satan's worst efforts failed. The enemy could not prevent or destroy the Savior.

Application: Even in our darkest moments, we serve a triumphant Christ whose victory is already assured. Satan's schemes against God's people ultimately cannot succeed.

Verses 6–12: Satan's Expulsion and Heaven's Victory Song

With Christ ascended, the woman (the Church) flees into the wilderness where God provides for her sustenance for 1,260 days—a period of protection and provision (verse 6). This symbolizes the Church's security despite persecution during the age between Christ's ascension and return.

Verses 7–9 describe war in heaven itself. Michael and his angels fight against the dragon and his angels. Satan and his demons are comprehensively defeated and cast down to earth. The passage emphasizes that Satan is "that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan"—linking him to Genesis 3 and highlighting his ancient enmity against God's purposes. He no longer has access to heaven's throne, where he once accused believers before God (verse 10).

The heavenly voice in verses 10–11 celebrates this victory through the blood of the Lamb and the testimony of martyrs who loved not their lives unto death. Yet verse 12 contains an ominous warning: Satan, knowing his time is short, brings "great wrath" to earth and sea. His expulsion from heaven intensifies his assault on God's people below.

Application: Our spiritual enemies are real and fierce, but already defeated. Our victory comes through Christ's blood and faithful witness, even unto suffering.

Verses 13–17: The Church's Persecution and Protection

The persecuted woman receives eagle's wings to flee into the wilderness (verse 14)—echoing God's protection of Israel at Sinai (Exodus 19:4). She is nourished "for a time, and times, and half a time" (three and a half years), a period of trial but also sustained care. The serpent's flood (verse 15) represents his assault, yet the earth itself swallows it up (verse 16), showing that creation itself opposes Satan's purposes.

Finally, verse 17 identifies the dragon's ultimate target: the remnant of the woman's seed—those who keep God's commandments and hold Jesus's testimony. This describes the faithful Church in every generation.

Application: Persecution comes to those who follow Christ faithfully, but God's protection is equally certain. Our calling is obedience and testimony, not escape from conflict.

Application for Today

Revelation 12 calls today's Christians to courage and vigilance. We live in the already-not-yet tension: Christ has already won; Satan still rages. Our response is steadfast faith in Christ's blood, bold testimony to His name, and confident trust that God sustains His Church. When trials come, remember: you serve the conquering Christ, and your enemy's time is short.

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