KJV ORIGINAL
And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the dragon realized he'd been thrown down to earth, he went after the woman who had given birth to the baby boy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When evil gets defeated, it doesn't give up — it just changes targets.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Revelation was written by a figure named John to seven Christian churches located in Asia Minor during the late first century CE. It was written to encourage Christians enduring persecution and internal struggles, providing a vision of divine judgment and ultimate victory amidst their trials.
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