Topical Encyclopedia The term "Dragon" is one of the symbolic titles and names attributed to the Devil in the Bible, representing his power, ferocity, and malevolent nature. This imagery is primarily found in the apocalyptic literature of the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation, where the Dragon is depicted as a formidable adversary of God and His people.In Revelation 12:3-4 , the Dragon is described as "a great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, tossing them to the earth." This vivid imagery portrays the Dragon as a powerful and destructive force, capable of influencing and corrupting a significant portion of the heavenly host. The seven heads and ten horns symbolize completeness and authority, indicating the extensive reach and influence of the Devil in the world. The Dragon's role as an antagonist is further emphasized in Revelation 12:7-9 , where a cosmic battle unfolds: "Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." Here, the Dragon is explicitly identified as the Devil and Satan, underscoring his role as the ultimate deceiver and adversary of God. The Dragon's influence is not limited to the spiritual realm but extends to the earthly domain, as seen in Revelation 13:2 : "The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority." This passage illustrates the Dragon's ability to empower earthly entities that oppose God's kingdom, furthering his agenda of deception and destruction. In Revelation 20:2 , the Dragon's fate is sealed: "He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years." This binding signifies a temporary restraint on the Dragon's activities, highlighting the ultimate victory of God over the forces of evil. The use of the title "Dragon" for the Devil serves as a powerful metaphor for his nature and activities. It conveys the idea of a cunning, dangerous, and relentless enemy who seeks to devour and destroy. The Dragon's portrayal in Scripture is a reminder of the spiritual warfare that believers face and the need for vigilance and reliance on God's power to overcome the adversary. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 27:1In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. Torrey's Topical Textbook Revelation 20:2 Library The Beast The Man of Sin, the Son of Perdition The Revelation and Career of the Anti-Christ. On Rational Natures. Of the Sixth Seal. Hymns and Spiritual Songs Antichrist. The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses. The Papacy not the Antichrist Resources What are the names of Satan? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is a spiritual father? | GotQuestions.org Is God male or female? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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