Revelation 12:7-9

Scofield's Reference Notes - Revelation 12:9

world "oikoumene" = inhabited earth. (See Scofield " :-") . angels (See Scofield " :-") . read more

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 12:9

Revelation 12:9The great dragon.., that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan. The foes of God and of His ChurchI. Our For Is A Personal One (Revelation 12:9).II. He Is An Old One. “The devil sinneth from the beginning” (1 John 3:8; John 8:44).III. He Is A Daring One.IV. His Attempts Are Often Failures. The dragon warred and his angels, and they prevailed not (Revelation 12:8).V. He Is An Angry Foe. “He hath great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time” (Revelation 12:12).VI. He Is A... 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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 12:8

8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. Ver. 8. And prevailed not ] They were so totally routed and ruined, that they could never rally or rage any more. Iucundum Christiano homini spectaculum est, quasi coram cernere certantem Christum cum Antichristo, saith one, concerning Luther’s reformation. (Scultet. Annal.) It was a pleasant sight to see Christ and Antichrist striving for the better. For whatsoever the pope with his bulls, or the emperor with his... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 12:9

9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Ver. 9. Was cast out ] Full sore against his will. If the enemies had but as much power as malice, the Church should never rest. But they shall be utterly routed and outed, as at this day they are here to our great comfort. That old serpent ] When he was young he outwitted our first parents, 2 Corinthians... 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

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 12:8

prevailed not: Revelation 12:11, Psalms 13:4, Psalms 118:10-1 Chronicles :, Psalms 129:2, Jeremiah 1:19, Jeremiah 5:22, Matthew 16:18, Romans 8:31-Malachi : their: Job 7:10, Job 8:18, Job 20:9, Job 27:21-Isaiah :, Psalms 37:10, Acts 1:25, Jude 1:6 Reciprocal: Genesis 3:15 - it shall Daniel 2:35 - no place Revelation 18:21 - and shall Revelation 20:11 - and there read more

Scofield's Reference Notes - Revelation 12:9

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Revelation 12:1-17

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

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 12:7-11

The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 12:9

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 12:7

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 12:8

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 12:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 12:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 12:8

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