Revelation 12:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

And his, &c. Refers to Satan's first rebellion and to those who followed him.

drew. draggeth. See John 21:8.

did. Read "he".

earth. App-129.

stood. is standing. Perf. tense, indicating abiding action.

was... delivered. is about to bring forth.

for. in order. Greek. hina.

devour. Same word as Revelation 10:9; Revelation 10:10 (eat up); Revelation 20:9. From Genesis 3:15 till now Satan stands ready to devour the promised "seed",

child. App-108.

Revelation 12:4

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.