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Revelation 12:3
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Revelation 12:3
New English Translation
3 Then[a] another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon that had seven heads and ten horns, and on its heads were seven diadem crowns.[b]
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- Revelation 12:3 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the vision.
- Revelation 12:3 tn For the translation of διάδημα (diadēma) as “diadem crown” see L&N 6.196.sn Diadem crowns were a type of crown used as a symbol of the highest ruling authority in a given area, and thus often associated with kingship.
Revelation 12:4
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Revelation 12:4
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4 Now[a] the dragon’s[b] tail swept away a third of the stars in heaven and hurled them to the earth. Then[c] the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that he might devour her child as soon as it was born.
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- Revelation 12:4 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate that this remark is virtually parenthetical.
- Revelation 12:4 tn Grk “its”; the referent (the dragon) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Revelation 12:4 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the vision.
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