Revelation 12:7-9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 12:9

the great: Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:7, Luke 10:18, John 12:31 that: Revelation 12:14, Revelation 12:15, Revelation 20:2, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4, Genesis 3:13, Isaiah 27:1, Isaiah 65:25 the Devil: Revelation 9:20, Revelation 16:14, Revelation 18:2, Matthew 4:1, Matthew 4:5, Matthew 4:8, Matthew 13:39, Luke 8:12, John 8:44, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Timothy 3:7, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 3:8-2 Samuel :, Jude 1:9 and Satan: Revelation 2:9, Revelation 2:13, Revelation 2:24, Revelation 3:9, 1... 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

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 12:8

And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.And he prevailed not — The dragon himself is principally mentioned; but his angels, likewise, are to be understood.Neither was this place found any more in heaven — So till now he had a place in heaven. How deep a mystery is this! One may compare this with Luke 10:18; Ephesians 2:2; 4:8; 6:12. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 12:9

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.And the great dragon was cast out — It is not yet said, unto the earth - He was cast out of heaven; and at this the inhabitants of heaven rejoice. He is termed the great dragon, as appearing here in that shape, to intimate his poisonous and cruel disposition.The ancient serpent — In allusion to his deceiving Eve... 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

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 12:9

9. Great dragon was cast out As if with exultant feeling the seer reiterates the fact of his expulsion, giving his name in full, and making sure that we know that he is the very ancient devil. And when he emerges from his long concealment at Revelation 20:2, he is identified with the same list of titles. Cast out into the earth From being a supreme ruler he is humbled to be an angry, groveling, earthly persecutor. Paganism ceased to be the religion of the Roman empire by the edict of... read more

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Revelation 12:9

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 12:7

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 12:8

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 12:9

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

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

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 12:9

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