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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/revelation/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/revelation/12.htm">New International Version</a> When the dragon saw that he had been hurled to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/nlt/revelation/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/esv/revelation/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/bsb/revelation/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/revelation/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had brought forth the male child. <a href="/kjv/revelation/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. <a href="/nasb/revelation/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. <a href="/lsb/revelation/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. <a href="/amp/revelation/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had given birth to the male Child. <a href="/csb/revelation/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the dragon saw that he had been thrown to earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. <a href="/asv/revelation/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman that brought forth the man child. <a href="/cev/revelation/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the dragon realized it had been thrown down to the earth, it tried to make trouble for the woman who had given birth to a son. <a href="/erv/revelation/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. <a href="/gwt/revelation/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the serpent saw that it had been thrown down to earth, it persecuted the woman who had given birth to the boy. <a href="/gnt/revelation/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he began to pursue the woman who had given birth to the boy. <a href="/isv/revelation/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the dragon saw that it had been thrown down to the earth, it pursued the woman who had given birth to the boy. <a href="/msb/revelation/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/revelation/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/nheb/revelation/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the serpent saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. <a href="/wbt/revelation/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who brought forth the male-child. <a href="/wey/revelation/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when the Dragon saw that he was hurled down to the earth, he went in pursuit of the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/web/revelation/12.htm">World English Bible</a> When the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast forth to the earth, he pursued the woman who brought forth the male, <a href="/blb/revelation/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had brought forth the male child. <a href="/ylt/revelation/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast forth to the earth, he pursued the woman who did bring forth the male, <a href="/slt/revelation/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast into the earth, he drove out the woman who brought forth the male.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman, who brought forth the man child: <a href="/cpdv/revelation/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who brought forth the male child. <a href="/nabre/revelation/12.htm">New American Bible</a> When the dragon saw that it had been thrown down to the earth, it pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to a son. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when the Dragon saw that it had been cast down to The Earth, it persecuted the woman who had given birth to The Male.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast into the earth, he persecuted the woman that brought forth the male child. <a href="/godbey/revelation/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast out into the earth, he persecuted the woman, who brought forth the male child. <a href="/haweis/revelation/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when the dragon saw that he was cast out into the earth, he persecuted the woman which had brought forth the male child. <a href="/mace/revelation/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The dragon then finding that he was precipitated to the earth, persecuted the woman, who brought forth the man-child. <a href="/wey/revelation/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when the Dragon saw that he was hurled down to the earth, he went in pursuit of the woman who had given birth to the male child. <a href="/worrell/revelation/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who brought forth the man-child. <a href="/worsley/revelation/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now when the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth, he persecuted the woman that brought forth the male-child: <a href="/parallel/revelation/12-13.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=2497" 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/12.htm">The Woman Persecuted</a> 12Therefore 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.” 13<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/1404.htm" title="1404: drakōn (N-NMS) -- A dragon or huge serpent; met: Satan. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai; a fabulous kind of serpent.">dragon</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: eblēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">he had been thrown</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.">to</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/1093.htm" title="1093: gēn (N-AFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth,</a> <a href="/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: ediōxen (V-AIA-3S) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.">he pursued</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/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaika (N-AFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">woman</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hētis (RelPro-NFS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/5088.htm" title="5088: eteken (V-AIA-3S) -- A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively.">had given birth</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/730.htm" title="730: arsena (N-AMS) -- Male. Arsen probably from airo; male.">male child.</a> 14But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.…<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="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” <a href="/exodus/1-22.htm">Exodus 1:22</a> Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: “Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every daughter you may allow to live.” <a href="/daniel/7-21.htm">Daniel 7:21</a> As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a> This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a> How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">Luke 10:18</a> So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14</a> And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/isaiah/47-6.htm">Isaiah 47:6</a> I was angry with My people; I profaned My heritage, and I placed them under your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke. <a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a> You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9</a> The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, <a href="/ezekiel/28-12.htm">Ezekiel 28:12-17</a> “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. / You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. / You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. ... <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the dragon saw that he was cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.<a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Revelation 12:4,5</a> And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born… <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-14</a> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/4-15.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/revelation/1-2.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/revelation/12-11.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Child</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-36.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Dragon</a> <a href="/revelation/12-12.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Hurled</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Male</a> <a href="/leviticus/12-2.htm">Male-Child</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Pursuit</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Thrown</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/genesis/1-24.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/revelation/17-6.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">Child</a> <a href="/revelation/14-10.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/revelation/12-16.htm">Dragon</a> <a href="/revelation/12-16.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Hurled</a> <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Male</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Male-Child</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-7.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Pursuit</a> <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Thrown</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 12</div>1. <a href="/revelation/12-1.htm">A woman clothed with the sun travails.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">The great red dragon stands before her, ready to devour her child;</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/12-6.htm">when she is delivered she flees into the desert.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Michael and his angels fight with the dragon, and prevail.</a> 13. <a href="/revelation/12-13.htm">The dragon, being cast down into the earth, persecutes the woman.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown to the earth This phrase refers to the aftermath of a celestial battle described earlier in <a href="/revelation/12.htm">Revelation 12</a>, where the dragon, identified as Satan, is defeated and cast out of heaven. This event signifies a pivotal moment in the cosmic struggle between good and evil. The dragon's expulsion from heaven is a fulfillment of prophetic imagery found in <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/28-12.htm">Ezekiel 28:12-17</a>, where the fall of a proud, rebellious figure is depicted. The dragon's presence on earth indicates a shift in his focus and activity, now targeting humanity more directly.he pursued the woman The woman in this passage is often interpreted as representing Israel, the people of God, or the faithful remnant. This imagery draws from Old Testament symbolism, where Israel is frequently depicted as a woman or bride (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5-6</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/3-20.htm">Jeremiah 3:20</a>). The dragon's pursuit of the woman signifies Satan's ongoing hostility towards God's covenant people, reflecting historical patterns of persecution and spiritual warfare against those who follow God.who had given birth to the male child The male child is widely understood to symbolize Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who is prophesied to rule all nations with a rod of iron (<a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a>). This imagery connects to <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7-9</a>, where the Messiah is depicted as a king with authority over the nations. The birth of the male child represents the incarnation of Christ and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. The dragon's pursuit of the woman and the child echoes Herod's attempt to kill the infant Jesus (<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-16</a>), highlighting the spiritual opposition to God's salvific work throughout history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_dragon.htm">The Dragon</a> Symbolic of Satan, the adversary of God and His people. The dragon's expulsion from heaven signifies his defeat and limited power on earth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a> Represents the realm where the dragon operates after being cast out of heaven. It is the battleground for spiritual warfare. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_woman.htm">The Woman</a> Often interpreted as a symbol of Israel or the faithful remnant of God's people. She is depicted as the mother of the male child, representing the community from which the Messiah comes. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_male_child.htm">The Male Child</a> Represents Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who is destined to rule all nations with an iron scepter. His birth and ascension signify the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit.htm">The Pursuit</a> The dragon's pursuit of the woman symbolizes Satan's ongoing persecution of God's people throughout history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a> Recognize that spiritual warfare is a reality, and Satan actively seeks to oppose God's people. Believers must be vigilant and equipped with the armor of God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> Despite Satan's efforts, God's sovereignty ensures the protection and ultimate victory of His people. Trust in God's providence and His plan for deliverance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> The church, as the body of Christ, is called to stand firm in faith and witness to the world, even amidst persecution and trials. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_victory.htm">Hope in Christ's Victory</a> The male child's victory over the dragon assures believers of their future hope and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Believers are encouraged to persevere in faith, knowing that trials are temporary and God's promises are eternal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 12</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_unholy_trinity.htm">What is the Unholy Trinity?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_woman_and_dragon's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the woman and the dragon?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_war_in_heaven.htm">What is the War in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'diadem'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'diadem' mean in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) And when the dragon . . .--The wrath of the defeated dragon is manifested in persecution of the woman. The present verse explains the reason of the flight into the wilderness mentioned in <a href="/revelation/12-6.htm" title="And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and three score days.">Revelation 12:6</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. (For an explanation of the characters here alluded to, see on the previous verses.) The devil, defeated in his attempts against God in heaven, and foiled in his attack upon the man child - Christ Jesus (see ver. 5), now directs his efforts against the woman - the Church. The interpretation must not be confined to one peculiar form of evil which assails the Church, but must include all - the bodily persecutions with which those to whom St. John wrote were afflicted, the heresies which arose in the Church, the lukewarnmess of her members (<a href="/revelation/3-16.htm">Revelation 3:16</a>), and all others. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/12-13.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. when ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. dragon δράκων (drakōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1404.htm">Strong's 1404: </a> A dragon or huge serpent; met: Satan. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai; a fabulous kind of serpent. saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he had been thrown ἐβλήθη (eblēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 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. to 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. earth, γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. he pursued ἐδίωξεν (ediōxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1377.htm">Strong's 1377: </a> To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. 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. woman γυναῖκα (gynaika) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. who ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. had given birth ἔτεκεν (eteken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively. to the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. male [child]. ἄρσενα (arsena) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> Male. 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