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Revelation 12

1 And a great sign was seen in heaven: a woman arrayed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there appeared G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • wonder G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • a woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • clothed with G4016 (περιβάλλω) — to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
  • the sun G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sun G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
  • the moon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the moon G4582 (σελήνη) — the moon
  • under G5270 (ὑποκάτω) — down under, i.e. beneath
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • head G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • head G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • a crown G4735 (στέφανος) — a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, ), l…
  • of twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • stars G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively

2 and she was with child; and she crieth out, travailing in birth, and in pain to be delivered.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • she being G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • child G1064 (γαστήρ) — the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand
  • cried G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • travailing in birth G5605 (ὠδίνω) — to experience the pains of parturition (literally or figuratively)
  • pained G928 (βασανίζω) — to torture
  • to be delivered G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively

3 And there was seen another sign in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his heads seven diadems.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there appeared G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • wonder G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • red G4450 (πυῤῥός) — fire-like, i.e. (specially), flame- colored
  • dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • heads G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • horns G2768 (κέρας) — a horn (literally or figuratively)
  • crowns G1238 (διάδημα) — a "diadem" (as bound about the head)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • heads G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

4 And his tail draweth the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon standeth before the woman that is about to be delivered, that when she is delivered he may devour her child.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • tail G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tail G3769 (οὐρά) — a tail
  • drew G4951 (σύρω) — to trail
  • the third part G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the third part G5154 (τρίτος) — third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
  • of the stars G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the stars G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • did cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • which was ready G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which was ready G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • to be delivered G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • for G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • to devour G2719 (κατεσθίω) — to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • child G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • as soon as G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • it was born G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively

5 And she was delivered of a son, a man child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and unto his throne.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • she brought forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • a man G730 (ἄῤῥην) — male (as stronger for lifting)
  • child G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • was to G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • rule G4165 (ποιμαίνω) — to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • nations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a rod G4464 (ῥάβδος) — a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton of royalty)
  • of iron G4603 (σιδήρεος) — made of iron
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • child G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • was caught up G726 (ἁρπάζω) — to seize (in various applications)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate

6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that there they may nourish her a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • fled G5343 (φεύγω) — to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
  • where G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
  • she hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • a place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • prepared G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) — to prepare
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • they should feed G5142 (τρέφω) — but perhaps strengthened from the base of through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.),…
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • a thousand G5507 (χίλιοι) — a thousand
  • two hundred G1250 (διακόσιοι) — two hundred
  • threescore G1835 (ἑξήκοντα) — sixty
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…

7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels going forth to war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • war G4171 (πόλεμος) — warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • Michael G3413 (Μιχαήλ) — Michael, an archangel
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • fought G4170 (πολεμέω) — to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e. to battle (literally or figuratively)
  • against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)

8 and they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • prevailed G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • was G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • any more G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

9 And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the great G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • was cast out G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • that old G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that old G744 (ἀρχαῖος) — original or primeval
  • serpent G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • serpent G3789 (ὄφις) — a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan
  • called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • the Devil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
  • Satan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Satan G4567 (Σατανᾶς) — the accuser, i.e. the devil
  • which deceiveth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which deceiveth G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
  • the whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G3625 (οἰκουμένη) — land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire
  • he was cast out G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • were cast out G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

10 And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accuseth them before our God day and night.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • a loud G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • Now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
  • is come G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • salvation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue or safety (physically or morally)
  • strength G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • strength G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • the authority G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the accuser G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the accuser G2725 (κατήγορος) — against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law; specially, Satan
  • brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • is cast down G2598 (καταβάλλω) — to throw down
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • accused G2723 (κατηγορέω) — to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)

11 And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • overcame G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
  • of the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • they loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • lives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lives G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
  • unto G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • the death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)

12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe for the earth and for the sea: because the devil is gone down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • rejoice G2165 (εὐφραίνω) — to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
  • heavens G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that dwell G4637 (σκηνόω) — to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and com…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Woe G3759 (οὐαί) — "woe"
  • to the inhabiters G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • of the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
  • is come down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • wrath G2372 (θυμός) — passion (as if breathing hard)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he knoweth that G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • he hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • but a short G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
  • time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time

13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman that brought forth the man child.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 3:15 · Psalms 37:12 · Revelation 12:3
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he was cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • he persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • brought forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • the man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the man G730 (ἄῤῥην) — male (as stronger for lifting)

14 And there were given to the woman the two wings of the great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness unto her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • were given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • wings G4420 (πτέρυξ) — a wing
  • of a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • eagle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eagle G105 (ἀετός) — an eagle (from its wind-like flight)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • she might fly G4072 (πέτομαι) — to fly
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • place G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • where G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
  • she is nourished G5142 (τρέφω) — but perhaps strengthened from the base of through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.),…
  • for G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • a time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • times G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • half G2255 (ἥμισυ) — (as noun) half
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • of the serpent G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the serpent G3789 (ὄφις) — a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan

15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth after the woman water as a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the serpent G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the serpent G3789 (ὄφις) — a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan
  • cast out G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a flood G4215 (ποταμός) — a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water
  • after G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he might cause G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • her G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • to be carried away of the flood G4216 (ποταμοφόρητος) — river-borne, i.e. overwhelmed by a stream

16 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the river which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 12:35 · 1 Kings 17:6 · 2 Kings 8:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • helped G997 (βοηθέω) — to aid or relieve
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • swallowed up G2666 (καταπίνω) — to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or figuratively)
  • the flood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the flood G4215 (ποταμός) — a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • cast out G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

17 And the dragon waxed wroth with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her seed, that keep the commandments of God, and hold the testimony of Jesus:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the dragon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dragon G1404 (δράκων) — a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)
  • was wroth G3710 (ὀργίζω) — to provoke or enrage, i.e. (passively) become exasperated
  • with G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • went G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • to make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • war G4171 (πόλεμος) — warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the remnant G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
  • of her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • seed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seed G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • the commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • of Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus