4.3.2.15 - #15 - Dragon

We are told that the dragon is, “that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world” (Rev. 12:9 +). The dragon is said to have seven heads and ten horns ^[#15-#4] ^[#15-#22] (Rev. 12:3 +). The heads of the dragon are said to wear diadems (Rev. 12:3 +), a further indication that the heads represent kings (Rev. 17:9-10 +). The Beast , who also has seven heads and ten horns (Rev. 13:1 +; Rev. 17:3 +, 7 +), is closely identified with the dragon. This reflects the dragon’s empowerment of the Beast ^[#15-#16] (Rev. 13:2-4 +). This empowerment is likely related to the healing of the fatal wound resulting in the Beast’s rise from the Abyss to be marveled at by the world (Rev. 13:3 +; 17:8 +). See Supernatural Origin?. See commentary on Revelation 20:4. See Symbols of Kingdoms.