Revelation 20:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

him. Greek."it" (the pit).

set, &c. Literally sealed it over him.

that. in order that. Greek. hina.

should, &c.. should not (App-105) deceive (App-128).

more. longer.

fulfilled. Compare App-125.

and. Omit.

after that. Greek. meta tauta, as Revelation 1:19 (hereafter).

season. time. Greek. chronos. App-195. Satan is literal; the angel who binds him is literal; the abyss into which he is cast is literal; and the chain, whatever it may be composed of, is literal too.

Revelation 20:3

3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.