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.
That old serpent - (Genesis 3:1; Genesis 3:4.) As destroyer, he is a "roaring lion:" as deceiver, a "serpent."
Devil - Greek for 'accuser,' 'slanderer.'
Satan - Hebrew for adversary, especially in a court of justice. The twofold designation marks the twofold objects of his accusations and temptations-the elect, Gentiles and Jews.
World, х oikoumeneen (G3625)] - 'habitable world.'