Revelation 12:3 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
1And 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:
2And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
3And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
4And 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.
5And 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Daniel 7:7
Both passages describe beasts representing evil powers.
John 8:44
Jesus refers to the devil as a murderer and liar, connecting to the dragon's nature.
Revelation 20:2
Identifies the dragon as Satan, emphasizing his role as the adversary.
Source: Revelation 12:3