Revelation 12:13

When the dragon realized he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.

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And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.

In Context

12Therefore rejoice you heavens, 2 and all who reside in them! 1 But woe to the earth and to the sea, 2 because the devil has gone down to you! 1 He is filled with terrible anger 2 because he has only a little time!

14But the woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she would flee to the place prepared for her in the wilderness. This was the place where she would be taken care of, for a time, times, and half a time—out of the serpent's presence.

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Cross References

Genesis 3:15I will put hostility between you and the woman, 1 and between your seed and her seed. 1 He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel.”

John 16:33I have spoken these things to you so that you will have peace in me. In the world you have troubles, but have courage, I have conquered the world.”

Matthew Henry on Revelation 12:13-17

The Woman and the Dragon. ( a. d. 95.) 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. 13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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