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After that, he must be set free for a short time. <a href="/nlt/revelation/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> The angel threw him into the bottomless pit, which he then shut and locked so Satan could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were finished. Afterward he must be released for a little while. <a href="/esv/revelation/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. <a href="/bsb/revelation/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And he threw him into the Abyss, shut it, and sealed it over him, so that he could not deceive the nations until the thousand years were complete. After that, he must be released for a brief period of time. <a href="/blb/revelation/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he cast him into the Abyss, and shut and sealed it over him, so that he should not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed. After these things it is necessary for him to be released for a little time. <a href="/kjv/revelation/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/20.htm">New King James Version</a> and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he threw him into the abyss and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be released for a short time. <a href="/nasb/revelation/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be released for a short time. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he should not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be released for a short time. <a href="/lsb/revelation/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were finished. After these things he must be released for a short time. <a href="/amp/revelation/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and the angel hurled him into the abyss, and closed it and sealed it above him [preventing his escape or rescue], so that he would no longer deceive and seduce the nations, until the thousand years were at an end. After these things he must be liberated for a short time. <a href="/csb/revelation/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He threw him into the abyss, closed it, and put a seal on it so that he would no longer deceive the nations until the thousand years were completed. After that, he must be released for a short time. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He threw him into the abyss, closed it, and put a seal on it so that he would no longer deceive the nations until the 1,000 years were completed. After that, he must be released for a short time. <a href="/asv/revelation/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> and cast him into the abyss, and shut it, and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years should be finished: after this he must be loosed for a little time. <a href="/cev/revelation/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the angel threw the dragon into the pit. He locked and sealed it, so 1,000 years would go by before the dragon could fool the nations again. But after that, it would have to be set free for a little while. <a href="/erv/revelation/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> and cast him into the abyss, and shut it, and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years should be finished: after this he must be loosed for a little time. <a href="/gwt/revelation/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He threw it into the bottomless pit. The angel shut and sealed the pit over the serpent to keep it from deceiving the nations anymore until the 1,000 years were over. After that it must be set free for a little while. <a href="/gnt/revelation/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> The angel threw him into the abyss, locked it, and sealed it, so that he could not deceive the nations any more until the thousand years were over. After that he must be set loose for a little while. <a href="/isv/revelation/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> He threw him into the bottomless pit, locked it, and sealed it over him to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were over. After that, he must be set free for a little while. <a href="/msb/revelation/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And he threw him into the Abyss, shut it, and sealed it over him, so that he could not deceive the nations until the thousand years were complete. And after that, he must be released for a brief period of time. <a href="/net/revelation/20.htm">NET Bible</a> The angel then threw him into the abyss and locked and sealed it so that he could not deceive the nations until the one thousand years were finished. (After these things he must be released for a brief period of time.) <a href="/nheb/revelation/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and cast him into the abyss, and shut it, and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years were finished. After this, he must be freed for a short time. <a href="/wbt/revelation/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled; and after that he must be loosed a little season. <a href="/wey/revelation/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He closed the entrance and put a seal upon him in order that he might be unable to lead the nations astray any more until the thousand years were at an end. Afterwards he is to be set at liberty for a short time. <a href="/web/revelation/20.htm">World English Bible</a> and cast him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more until the thousand years were finished. After this, he must be freed for a short time. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he cast him into the abyss, and shut him up, and put a seal on him, that he may no longer lead the nations astray, until the one thousand years may be completed; and after these it is necessary for him to be loosed a short time. <a href="/blb/revelation/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he cast him into the Abyss, and shut and sealed it over him, so that he should not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed. After these things it is necessary for him to be released for a little time. <a href="/ylt/revelation/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he cast him to the abyss, and did shut him up, and put a seal upon him, that he may not lead astray the nations any more, till the thousand years may be finished; and after these it behoveth him to be loosed a little time. <a href="/slt/revelation/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he cast him into the abyss, and shut him up, and affixed a seal above him, that he should no more deceive the nations, until the thousand years be finished: and after these things he must be loosed a little time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should no more seduce the nations, till the thousand years be finished. And after that, he must be loosed a little time. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he cast him into the abyss, and he closed and sealed it, so that he would no longer seduce the nations, until the thousand years are completed. And after these things, he must be released for a brief time. <a href="/nabre/revelation/20.htm">New American Bible</a> and threw it into the abyss, which he locked over it and sealed, so that it could no longer lead the nations astray until the thousand years are completed. After this, it is to be released for a short time. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and threw him into the pit, and locked and sealed it over him, so that he would deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be let out for a little while.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up and set a seal over him, that he should no more deceive the nations until the thousand years should be fulfilled: after that he will be loosed for a short time. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he cast him into The Abyss and shut and sealed the top of it so that he would not again seduce all the nations; after these things it is granted to release him for a little season.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and threw him into the abyss, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be completed: and after this he must be loosed for a little while.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and put his seal on him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years may be fulfilled: after these it behooves him to be loosed a little season. <a href="/haweis/revelation/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and cast him into the abyss, and shut him up, and put a seal upon it, that he might deceive the nations no more until the thousand years are completed: and after that he must be loosed a short time. <a href="/mace/revelation/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time. <a href="/wey/revelation/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He closed the entrance and put a seal upon him in order that he might be unable to lead the nations astray any more until the thousand years were at an end. Afterwards he is to be set at liberty for a short time. <a href="/worrell/revelation/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and cast him into the abyss, and shut it, and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years should be finished; after these things he must be loosed for a little time. <a href="/worsley/revelation/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he might deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years be finished: and then he must be loosed for a little time. <a href="/parallel/revelation/20-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4204" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/20.htm">Satan Bound</a> …2He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ebalen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">he threw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/12.htm" title="12: abysson (N-AFS) -- The abyss, unfathomable depth, an especially Jewish conception, the home of the dead and of evil spirits. Depthless, i.e. abyss.">Abyss,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2808.htm" title="2808: ekleisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close.">shut it,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4972.htm" title="4972: esphragisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest.">sealed it</a> <a href="/greek/1883.htm" title="1883: epanō (Prep) -- From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on.">over</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4105.htm" title="4105: planēsē (V-ASA-3S) -- To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam.">he could not deceive</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-ANP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nations</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Conj) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5507.htm" title="5507: chilia (Adj-NNP) -- A thousand. Plural of uncertain affinity; a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etē (N-NNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years</a> <a href="/greek/5055.htm" title="5055: telesthē (V-ASP-3S) -- (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.">were complete.</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">After that,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: lythēnai (V-ANP) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">be released</a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikron (Adj-AMS) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).">for a brief</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronon (N-AMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">period of time.</a> 4Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image, and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/revelation/12-12.htm">Revelation 12:12</a> Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.” <a href="/revelation/12-13.htm">Revelation 12:13</a> And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">Revelation 12:17</a> And the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Revelation 13:7</a> Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. <a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Revelation 13:10</a> “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a> For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a> And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day. <a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a> Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Luke 10:18</a> So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. <a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a> Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. <a href="/john/16-11.htm">John 16:11</a> and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned. <a href="/isaiah/24-21.htm">Isaiah 24:21-22</a> In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below. / They will be gathered together like prisoners in a pit. They will be confined to a dungeon and punished after many days.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.cast.<a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Revelation 20:1</a> And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.<a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Revelation 17:8</a> The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.and set.<a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel 6:17</a> And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.<a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66</a> So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.should deceive.<a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Revelation 20:8</a> And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.<a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> 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.<a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">Revelation 13:14</a> And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.the thousand.<a href="/psalms/90-4.htm">Psalm 90:4</a> For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.<a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm">2 Peter 3:8</a> But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.and after.<a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Revelation 20:7-10</a> And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Abyss</a> <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Bottomless</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Closed</a> <a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/revelation/15-8.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/revelation/9-15.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/revelation/9-15.htm">Loosed</a> <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Order</a> <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/revelation/18-19.htm">Short</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_john/2-11.htm">Unable</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Abyss</a> <a href="/luke/8-31.htm">Bottomless</a> <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/revelation/21-25.htm">Closed</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/joshua/9-23.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Loosed</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/genesis/37-20.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-34.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Short</a> <a href="/revelation/21-25.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/31-49.htm">Unable</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 20</div>1. <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Satan bound for a thousand years.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">The first resurrection;</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Satan let loose again.</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Gog and Magog.</a> 10. <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">The demons cast into the lake of fire and brimstone.</a> 11. <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">The last and general resurrection.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "Abyss" is often understood as a place of confinement for demonic forces, as seen in <a href="/luke/8-31.htm">Luke 8:31</a> and <a href="/revelation/9.htm">Revelation 9:1-11</a>. The act of throwing Satan into the Abyss signifies God's ultimate authority over evil, reflecting the victory of Christ over sin and death.shut it, and sealed it over him The shutting and sealing emphasize the complete and secure confinement of Satan, ensuring he cannot escape or influence the world during this period. This imagery is reminiscent of <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel 6:17</a>, where a stone was placed over the lion's den and sealed, ensuring Daniel's safety. It underscores God's sovereign control and the certainty of His plans.so that he could not deceive the nations Satan's primary activity is deception, as seen in <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> and <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">2 Corinthians 4:4</a>. His binding prevents him from misleading the nations, allowing for a time of peace and righteousness. This period contrasts with the current age, where deception is rampant, highlighting the transformative power of Christ's reign.until the thousand years were complete The "thousand years" is often referred to as the Millennium, a time of Christ's reign on earth. Interpretations vary, with some viewing it as a literal period and others as symbolic of a long era of peace. This concept is rooted in Old Testament prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a>, which describe a future time of harmony and justice.After that, he must be released for a brief period of time The release of Satan serves as a final test for humanity, demonstrating the persistent nature of evil and the necessity of God's ultimate judgment. This brief period allows for the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the final rebellion against God, as seen in <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Revelation 20:7-10</a>. It underscores the theme of God's redemptive plan and the eventual establishment of His eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_abyss.htm">The Abyss</a> A place of confinement for evil spirits, often associated with chaos and the underworld. In Revelation, it is depicted as a temporary holding place for Satan. 2. <a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a> The adversary and deceiver, who is bound and cast into the Abyss to prevent him from deceiving the nations during the millennial reign of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_thousand_years.htm">The Thousand Years</a> A period often referred to as the Millennium, during which Christ reigns on earth and Satan is bound, preventing him from deceiving the nations. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a> Refers to the peoples of the earth who are protected from Satan's deception during the Millennium. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_release_of_satan.htm">The Release of Satan</a> After the thousand years, Satan is released for a short time, which leads to a final rebellion against God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> God's control over Satan is absolute. The binding of Satan demonstrates God's authority over evil and His ability to restrain it according to His divine plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> Even though Satan is bound during the Millennium, the reality of spiritual warfare is evident. Believers must remain vigilant and rely on God's power to resist deception. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_reign.htm">Hope in Christ's Reign</a> The thousand-year reign of Christ is a time of peace and righteousness, offering hope for believers that God's kingdom will ultimately prevail. <a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_satan.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Satan</a> Understanding Satan's role as the deceiver helps believers to be aware of his tactics and to seek truth in God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_evil.htm">The Temporary Nature of Evil</a> Satan's release and final defeat remind us that evil is temporary and will ultimately be overcome by God's eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 20</a> <a href="/q/why_release_satan_after_the_millennium.htm">(Revelation 20:3) Why would God allow Satan’s release after the millennium instead of ending evil once and for all? </a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_come_to_serve_or_be_served.htm">Is Satan bound for 1,000 years in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what's_jude's_role_and_message_in_the_bible.htm">When will Satan's defeat occur?</a> <a href="/q/is_satan_bound_1,000_years_in_revelation.htm">Is Satan bound for 1,000 years in Revelation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) And cast him into the bottomless pit . . .--Rather, and cast him into the abyss (same word as in <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm" title="And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.">Revelation 20:1</a>), and locked and sealed (the door or mouth) above him, that he may not deceive the nations any more until the thousand years shall have been finished; after these things he must be loosed for a little time. The sealing reminds us of the sealing employed when the wicked one had power through man's agency to imprison God's messengers. (Comp. <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm" title="And a stone was brought, and laid on the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.">Daniel 6:17</a>, and <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm" title="So they went, and made the sepulcher sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.">Matthew 27:66</a>.) Of the exact moment when this binding and imprisoning took place it is not needful to inquire too curiously. That which in the vision is described as the work of a moment may in the fact and fulfilment be a very gradual work; or rather, the full manifestation of its accomplishment may be only gradually made clear. To fix it therefore, to any incident (for example, as Hengstenberg is disposed to do to the coronation of Charlemagne), is to fall into the "vicious realism" against which he rightly protests. The same applies to the duration of the imprisonment; it is not to be understood literally any more than the other numbers in the book; it symbolises a lengthened period. This period is followed by the loosing again of the devil for a short time. (See Note on <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm" title="And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,">Revelation 20:7</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/revelation/20-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he threw ἔβαλεν (ebalen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Abyss, ἄβυσσον (abysson) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_12.htm">Strong's 12: </a> The abyss, unfathomable depth, an especially Jewish conception, the home of the dead and of evil spirits. Depthless, i.e. 'abyss'. shut [it], ἔκλεισεν (ekleisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2808.htm">Strong's 2808: </a> To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. sealed [it] ἐσφράγισεν (esphragisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4972.htm">Strong's 4972: </a> To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest. over ἐπάνω (epanō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1883.htm">Strong's 1883: </a> From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on. him, αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. he could not deceive πλανήσῃ (planēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4105.htm">Strong's 4105: </a> To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. nations ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. until ἄχρι (achri) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. thousand χίλια (chilia) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5507.htm">Strong's 5507: </a> A thousand. Plural of uncertain affinity; a thousand. years ἔτη (etē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. were complete. τελεσθῇ (telesthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. After that, μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. he αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. be released λυθῆναι (lythēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. for a brief μικρὸν (mikron) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3398.htm">Strong's 3398: </a> Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). period of time. χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/20-3.htm">Revelation 20:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 20:3 And cast him into the abyss (Rev. 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