Revelation 12:4
The Scripture
(4) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Revelation 12 depicts a woman clothed with the sun, facing a great red dragon that threatens to devour her newborn son, who is caught up to God's throne. War breaks out in heaven as Michael casts out the dragon, identified as Satan, now defeated by the blood of the Lamb. The dragon pursues the woman into the wilderness, then turns to make war on the rest of her offspring who keep God's commandments.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 9:10Revelation 9:19Daniel 8:9Daniel 8:10Daniel 8:11Daniel 8:12Revelation 17:18Revelation 12:2Exodus 1:16Matthew 2:3Matthew 2:4Matthew 2:5
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