Revelation 12:7

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Revelation 12:1-17

Chapter 12And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head [the sun and the moon under her feet, and on her head] a crown of twelve stars ( Revelation 12:1 ):The identity of the woman is found in Genesis as we read of the dream of Joseph, how the sun and the moon and the eleven stars bowed down to him and so the same figure here. We have the identity of the woman as the nation of Israel, those twelve tribes that came out... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 12:1-17

Revelation 12:1 . There appeared a great wonder in heaven; that is, in the church or kingdom of heaven below; for the church has long been called a woman, and a fruitful mother, the bride, and the Lamb’s wife; a lovely metaphor to designate her graces, her glory and beauty. Revelation 12:2 . And she being with child cried out through pain, and was labouring to be delivered. Revelation 12:3 . Behold, a great red dragon. Dr. Peter Allix, a learned biblical writer, has some valuable... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 12:7-11

Revelation 12:7-11There was war in heaven.War in heavenI. The character of the war of rebel angels in heaven.1. Wilful. They brought it on themselves.2. Irreconcilable.(1) On the part of God.(2) This war is irreconcilable on the tart of rebel angels also, for when they sinned that moment their natures were changed. The passions of the soul, and the affections of the heart, which once so sweetly harmonised, were thrown into disorder and became as jarring elements, or as the troubled sea that... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 12:7

7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, Ver. 7. And there was war ] viz. While the woman was bringing forth; and after that her son was advanced to the empire. Michael and his angels ] Constantine and his armies. Against the dragon ] Maximinus, Maxentius, Licinius, and other tyrants, acted and agitated by the devil. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 12:7

war: Revelation 13:7, Revelation 19:11-Proverbs :, Isaiah 34:5, Ephesians 6:12,*Gr. Michael: Isaiah 55:4, Daniel 10:13, Daniel 10:21, Daniel 12:1, Hebrews 2:10, Jude 1:9 and his: Matthew 13:41, Matthew 16:27, Matthew 24:31, Matthew 26:53, 2 Thessalonians 1:7 the dragon: Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:4, Revelation 20:2 his angels: Revelation 12:9, Psalms 78:49, Matthew 25:41, 2 Corinthians 12:7,*Gr: 2 Peter 2:4 Reciprocal: Genesis 3:15 - it shall Numbers 33:4 - upon their gods Joshua 5:14... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 12:7

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,And there was war in heaven — Here Satan makes his grand opposition to the kingdom of God; but an end is now put to his accusing the saints before God. The cause goes against him, verses10,11, Revelation 12:10,11and Michael executes the sentence. That Michael is a created angel, appears from his not daring, in disputing with Satan, Jude 9, to bring a railing accusation; but only... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 12:1-17

IV. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS, Revelation 7:1 to Revelation 20:10. Of the trumpets, the first four are mundane, or earthly; each of the four blasts draws down a judgment upon some creational point, as earth, sea, fountains and rivers; firmamental luminaries. It is the sins of men that draw down these bolts of wrath, rendering every point of creation hostile to our peace. “Cursed is the ground for thy sake,” (Genesis 3:17,) is the key-note. This sad status of humanity has existed through all past... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 12:7

2. Firmamental war the dragon cast to earth, Revelation 12:7-17. 7. War in heaven These symbols are, doubtless, drawn from the holy tradition so often alluded to in Scripture, that Satan was once a heavenly angel and fell from his first estate. (Jude 1:6.) The traditional account is, of course, modified to suit the symbolical purpose. Michael Mentioned in Daniel 10:13; Daniel 10:21; Daniel 12:1, as “one of the chief princes,” and champion for the Jewish people against adverse powers.... read more