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Revelation 12:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels.

American Standard Version (1901)

and they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Bible in Basic English

And they were overcome, and there was no more place for them in heaven.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Free Bible Version

but he was not strong enough, and they could no longer remain in heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they preuailed not, neither was their place found any more in heauen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Translation for Translators

But the dragon did not win the battle, so God did not allow the dragon and his angels to stay in heaven any longer.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the dragon was not strong enough to win. So there was no longer any place in heaven for him and his angels.

Noah Webster Bible

And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

World English Bible

They didn’t prevail. No place was found for them any more in heaven.

Young's Literal Translation

and they did not prevail, nor was their place found any more in the heaven;

Context

The War in Heaven

⁷Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.⁸But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels.⁹And 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.

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Summary

This verse describes a great heavenly battle where the dragon, representing Satan, and his angels are defeated and cast out of heaven by Michael and his angels. It symbolizes the ultimate victory of God over evil forces, highlighting the ongoing spiritual warfare between good and evil. The imagery portrays the cosmic struggle between light and darkness, emphasizing the triumph of righteousness in the end. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, knowing that God's power will ultimately prevail over all forms of wickedness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And prevailed not - Against the cause of Christianity. Neither was their place found any more in heaven - The advocates of the heathen idolatry were prevented from having any farther share in the government of the empire. The wonderful success of Constantine over all his enemies, and his final triumph over Licinius, correspond exactly to the symbolical language in this verse.

Revelation 12:8

The War in Heaven

⁷Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.⁸But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels.⁹And 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.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels.

American Standard Version (1901)

and they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Bible in Basic English

And they were overcome, and there was no more place for them in heaven.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Free Bible Version

but he was not strong enough, and they could no longer remain in heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they preuailed not, neither was their place found any more in heauen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

Translation for Translators

But the dragon did not win the battle, so God did not allow the dragon and his angels to stay in heaven any longer.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the dragon was not strong enough to win. So there was no longer any place in heaven for him and his angels.

Noah Webster Bible

And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

World English Bible

They didn’t prevail. No place was found for them any more in heaven.

Young's Literal Translation

and they did not prevail, nor was their place found any more in the heaven;

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And prevailed not - Against the cause of Christianity. Neither was their place found any more in heaven - The advocates of the heathen idolatry were prevented from having any farther share in the government of the empire. The wonderful success of Constantine over all his enemies, and his final triumph over Licinius, correspond exactly to the symbolical language in this verse.