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Revelation 12:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 12:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 12 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Revelation 12:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 12:4
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 wa... This verse from Revelation's vision of woman, child, and dragon - cosmic conflict, satan's defeat, messiah's victory employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within ...
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Cross-References for Revelation 12:4
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“which grew exceeding great”
“the old serpent”
“the devil”
“laboring to give birth.”
“walks around like a roaring lion”
“he was troubled”
“and there followed hail and fire”
“and stings. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.”
“and in their tails. For their tails are like serpents”
“When you perform the duty of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them on the birth stool; if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live.”