Revelation 12:1
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
Greek words · 3
In this verse: σημεῖον (sēmeion), “a sign”
Basic meaning: sign. Strong’s: an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.
KJV translates it as: miracle, sign, token, wonder
Word root: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Her crown of twelve stars signals her heavenly identity, not an earthly nation, but a spiritual kingdom built upon Jesus and His testimony, his church unified in glory.”
In this verse: στέφανος (stephanos), “a crown”
Basic meaning: crown. Strong’s: 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, G1238 (διάδημα)), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The crown of twelve stars represents the old covenant Israel, not discarded, but brought into fulfillment through Jesus.”
In this verse: ἀστέρων (asterōn), “of stars”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The crown of twelve stars represents the old covenant Israel, not discarded, but brought into fulfillment through Jesus.”
Revelation 12:2
And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: γαστρὶ (gastri), “womb”
Basic meaning: belly. Strong’s: the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand.
KJV translates it as: belly, + with child, womb
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The veil is torn, like a womb opening, making way for spiritual rebirth and the beginning of the Church age through Jesus death and resurrection.”
Revelation 12:3
And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: σημεῖον (sēmeion), “sign”
Basic meaning: sign. Strong’s: an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.
KJV translates it as: miracle, sign, token, wonder
Word root: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);
In this verse: δράκων (drakōn), “a dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The rest of the chapter reveals the dragon’s failing attempts to destroy the Church, but the seed of Jesus prevails "Adam and Eve regain authority but it is in Jesus now eternal", hidden and nourished by God in the wilderness of this world.”
In this verse: διαδήματα (diadēmata), “royal crowns”
Basic meaning: diadem. Strong’s: a "diadem" (as bound about the head).
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from a compound of G1223 (διά) and G1210 (δέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The seven heads, ten horns, and seven crowns show their original fullness of structure and authority under the old covenant system (see Deuteronomy 7:6 , "For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God..."), but now this system, the old synagogue and temple order has become corrupt.”
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 was born..
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἀστέρων (asterōn), “stars”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““His tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven” Symbolically, this speaks of the lost tribes of Israel, especially the scattered ten northern tribes (see Hosea) and also the unredeemed state of mankind before Jesus.”
In this verse: δράκων (drakōn), “dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The dragon wasn’t just after the Child but also after His offspring, the Church, the spiritual seed that would come through Jesus finished work (see Revelation 12:17 ).”
In this verse: γυναικὸς (gunaikos), “woman”
Basic meaning: woman. Strong’s: a woman; specially, a wife.
KJV translates it as: wife, woman
Word root: probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus, born of a woman, under the law, is now at the moment of atonement.”
Revelation 12:5
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἡρπάσθη (hērpasthē), “was caught up”
Basic meaning: to seize . Strong’s: to seize (in various applications).
KJV translates it as: catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force)
Word root: from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““Her child was caught up unto God” This reflects Jesus' resurrection and ascension ( Acts 1:9 ), where He returned to the Father.”
In this verse: θεὸν (theon), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
In this verse: θρόνον (thronon), “throne”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.””
Revelation 12:6
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: γυνὴ (gunē), “woman”
Basic meaning: woman. Strong’s: a woman; specially, a wife.
KJV translates it as: wife, woman
Word root: probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The woman fleeing into the wilderness mirrors how God's Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness, where He was attended to, sustained, and prepared.”
In this verse: θεοῦ (theou), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
Revelation 12:7
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: Μιχαὴλ (Michaēl), “Michael”
Basic meaning: Michael. Strong’s: Michael, an archangel.
KJV translates it as: Michael
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H04317);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““ Michael and his angels fought against the dragon” Michael, the defender of God's people ( Daniel 12:1 ), represents the heavenly authority and protection of God over His redemptive plan.”
In this verse: δράκοντος (drakontos), “dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This is not just about angels fighting; it's about the Lamb triumphing through surrender, and the dragon being cast down by love, not force.”
Revelation 12:8
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ἴσχυσεν (ischusen), “he had [enough] strength”
Basic meaning: be strong. Strong’s: to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work
Word root: from G2479 (ἰσχύς);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads ἴσχυσαν (ischusan) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
Revelation 12:9
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.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: δράκων (drakōn), “dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The dragon was cast out at the cross, his throne shattered, his voice silenced in heaven.”
In this verse: ὄφις (ophis), “serpent”
Basic meaning: snake. Strong’s: a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan.
KJV translates it as: serpent
Word root: probably from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) (through the idea of sharpness of vision);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“He is the same serpent from Eden, but now exposed, judged, and defeated.”
In this verse: διάβολος (diabolos), “[the] devil”
Basic meaning: devilish/the Devil. Strong’s: a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854).
KJV translates it as: false accuser, devil, slanderer
Word root: from G1225 (διαβάλλω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 20:10 : “And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire…” This is the judgment made visible after the finished work was complete.”
In this verse: Σατανᾶς (Satanas), “Satan”
Basic meaning: Satan. Strong’s: the accuser, i.e. the devil.
KJV translates it as: Satan
Word root: of Chaldee origin corresponding to H04566 (with the definite affix);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This is not literal cosmic war, but spiritual warfare fulfilled in Jesus victory over Satan’s legal power,Christ has disarmed Satan!”
Revelation 12:10
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: σωτηρία (sōtēria), “salvation”
Basic meaning: salvation. Strong’s: rescue or safety (physically or morally).
KJV translates it as: deliver, health, salvation, save, saving
Word root: feminine of a derivative of G4990 (σωτήρ) as (properly, abstract) noun;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The voice in heaven declares what Jesus accomplished at the cross : Salvation is now!”
In this verse: δύναμις (dunamis), “power”
Basic meaning: power. Strong’s: force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself).
KJV translates it as: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence …
Word root: from G1410 (δύναμαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Acts 10:38 “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth… with power.””
In this verse: βασιλεία (basileia), “kingdom”
Basic meaning: kingdom. Strong’s: properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: kingdom, + reign
Word root: from G935 (βασιλεύς);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“God’s Kingdom has now fully broken into the world through Jesus.”
In this verse: χριστοῦ (christou), “Christ”
Basic meaning: Christ. Strong’s: anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.
KJV translates it as: Christ
Word root: from G5548 (χρίω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…””
Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μαρτυρίας (marturias), “testimony”
Basic meaning: testimony. Strong’s: evidence given (judicially or genitive case).
KJV translates it as: record, report, testimony, witness
Word root: from G3144 (μάρτυς);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Believers participate in Jesus victory by faith in His sacrifice and spiritual boldness in testimony.”
In this verse: ἠγάπησαν (ēgapēsan), “they have loved”
Basic meaning: to love. Strong’s: to love (in a social or moral sense).
KJV translates it as: (be-)love(-ed)
Word root: perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Romans 8:37: “We are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.””
Revelation 12:12
Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: εὐφραίνεσθε (euphrainesthe), “do rejoice”
Basic meaning: to celebrate. Strong’s: to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice.
KJV translates it as: fare, make glad, be (make) merry, rejoice
Word root: from G2095 (εὖ) and G5424 (φρήν);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Bride, seated with Christ in heavenly places ( Eph. 2:6 ), shares in this triumph and rejoices that her name is written in heaven ( Luke 10:20 ).”
In this verse: διάβολος (diabolos), “devil”
Basic meaning: devilish/the Devil. Strong’s: a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854).
KJV translates it as: false accuser, devil, slanderer
Word root: from G1225 (διαβάλλω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Though persecution followed, they knew the devil’s time was running out, and Jesus Kingdom was forever.”
In this verse: θυμὸν (thumon), “fury”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: passion (as if breathing hard).
KJV translates it as: fierceness, indignation, wrath
Word root: from G2380 (θύω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“For the Bride, this is a reason to stand firm: his fury cannot overturn the Lamb’s blood.”
Revelation 12:13
And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: δράκων (drakōn), “dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The dragon, seeing that he was cast down, turned his fury toward the very system and people through whom Jesus was born.”
In this verse: γυναῖκα (gunaika), “woman”
Basic meaning: woman. Strong’s: a woman; specially, a wife.
KJV translates it as: wife, woman
Word root: probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“After losing authority, Satan’s rage turns toward the woman, the faithful community that brought forth Jesus and continues in His name.”
Revelation 12:14
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: γυναικὶ (gunaiki), “woman”
Basic meaning: woman. Strong’s: a woman; specially, a wife.
KJV translates it as: wife, woman
Word root: probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“After the dragon fails to destroy the man child (Jesus), his focus shifts to the woman, the Church, the faithful remnant.”
In this verse: πτέρυγες (pteruges), “wings”
Basic meaning: wing. Strong’s: a wing.
KJV translates it as: wing
Word root: from a derivative of G4072 (πέτομαι) (meaning a feather);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“These two wings represent the Spirit and the Word: our ability to soar above the lies of the enemy, not in our strength, but in Jesus.”
In this verse: τρέφεται (trephetai), “she is nourished”
Basic meaning: to feed. Strong’s: but perhaps strengthened from the base of G5157 (τροπή) through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear).
KJV translates it as: bring up, feed, nourish
Word root: a primary verb (properly, ;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Just as Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted and then ministered to by angels, so the Church finds its hidden place in Go, nourished, fed by the Spirit and truth.”
In this verse: ὄφεως (opheōs), “serpent”
Basic meaning: snake. Strong’s: a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan.
KJV translates it as: serpent
Word root: probably from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) (through the idea of sharpness of vision);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The serpent can only show his “face”, a false mask of authority, but he is cast down, and the Church is safe in Jesus victory.”
Revelation 12:15
And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ὄφις (ophis), “serpent”
Basic meaning: snake. Strong’s: a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan.
KJV translates it as: serpent
Word root: probably from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) (through the idea of sharpness of vision);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Since his power has been stripped ( Revelation 12:10 ), the serpent now uses words, propaganda, false teaching, temptation, and fear, to try to destroy the Church.”
In this verse: ποταμόν (potamon), “a river”
Basic meaning: river. Strong’s: a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water.
KJV translates it as: flood, river, stream, water
Word root: probably from a derivative of the alternate of G4095 (πίνω) (compare G4224 (πότος));
Revelation 12:16
And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: γυναικὶ (gunaiki), “woman”
Basic meaning: woman. Strong’s: a woman; specially, a wife.
KJV translates it as: wife, woman
Word root: probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Church’s influence causes even the world to respond, the woman (Church) is not alone; history, society, and people begin to reflect God's truth.”
In this verse: ποταμὸν (potamon), “river”
Basic meaning: river. Strong’s: a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water.
KJV translates it as: flood, river, stream, water
Word root: probably from a derivative of the alternate of G4095 (πίνω) (compare G4224 (πότος));
In this verse: δράκων (drakōn), “dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Dragon’s flood = accusations, lies, persecution flowing through the mouth of the religious system.”
Revelation 12:17
And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: δράκων (drakōn), “dragon”
Basic meaning: dragon. Strong’s: a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate).
KJV translates it as: dragon
Word root: probably from an alternate form of (to look);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“After failing to destroy Jesus and failing to deceive the Church with his flood of lies (verse 15–16), the dragon is now furious.”
In this verse: μαρτυρίαν (marturian), “testimony”
Basic meaning: testimony. Strong’s: evidence given (judicially or genitive case).
KJV translates it as: record, report, testimony, witness
Word root: from G3144 (μάρτυς);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Yet the Church, nourished by God, overcomes by: The blood of the Lamb, Her testimony of Jesus, Spiritual identity and protection, Endurance in the wilderness.”
In this verse: Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou), “of Jesus”
Basic meaning: Jesus/Joshua. Strong’s: Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
KJV translates it as: Jesus
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H03091);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The ongoing persecution of true believers who remain faithful to Jesus, the spiritual descendants of the woman (the Church).The Old system failed and Jesus prevailed.”