1 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. Revelation 12 New International Version (NIV) The Woman and the Dragon. 12 Therefore, rejoice, O heavens! A description of the church of Christ and of Satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. The Woman and the Dragon. Bible > NLT > Revelation 1 Revelation 1 New Living Translation: Par Prologue. (13,14) His vain endeavours to destroy her, He renews his war against her seed. Revelation 12:10 This is the activity of Satan from … Revelation 12:9 The Greek for devil is diabolos, which is actually a translation of Satan, a Hebrew word meaning “adversary” or “accuser.” The Greek word additionally carries with it the concept of “slanderer.” See note v 10. 12 1 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. Revelation 12 - NIV: A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. Revelation 12 Chapter 12. 3 Then I witnessed in heaven another significant event. 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because of her labor pains and the agony of giving birth. Revelation 12 The Woman and the Dragon 1 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 1 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. (1-6) Michael and his angels fight against the devil and his angels, who are defeated. Revelation 12 New Living Translation << Revelation 11 | Revelation 12 | Revelation 13 >> The Woman and the Dragon. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. ... 12 When I turned to see who was speaking to me, I saw seven gold lampstands. Commentary for Revelation 12 . 2 She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, Revelation 1 - This is a revelation from* Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon* take place. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 12 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. And you who live in the heavens, rejoice! 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because of her labor pains and the agony of giving birth. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the Western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation (e.g., stars are angels, lampstands are churches, 1:20 ; "the great prostitute," 17:1 , is "Babylon" [Rome? 3 Then I witnessed in heaven another significant event.
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Revelation 12 The Woman and the Dragon. 1 This is a revelation from a Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon b take place.
(7-12) The dragon persecutes the church.