The great dragon [ο δ ρ α κ ω ν ο μ ε γ α ς]. Lit., the dragon, the great (dragon).

That old serpent [ο ο φ ι ς ο α ρ χ α ι ο ς]. Lit., the serpent, the old (serpent). For this habitual construction in John, see on 1 John 4:9. For ajrcaiov old, see on 1 John 2:7, and compare "he was a murderer ajp' ajrchv from the beginning," John 8:44; ajrch beginning being etymologically akin to ajrcaiov old.

The Devil. See on Matthew 4:1.

Satan. See on Luke 10:18.

The deceiver [ο π λ α ν ω ν]. Lit., he that deceiveth. See on 1 John 1:8. World [ο ι κ ο υ μ ε ν η ν]. See on Luke 2:1 The world with all its inhabitants. Down to [ε ι ς]. Lit., into.

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Old Testament