Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Revelation 12:9
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9. that old serpent —alluding to Genesis 3:1 ; Genesis 3:4 . Devil —the Greek, for "accuser," or "slanderer." Satan —the Hebrew for "adversary," especially in a court of justice. The twofold designation, Greek and Hebrew, marks the twofold objects of his accusations and temptations, the elect Gentiles and the elect Jews. world — Greek, "habitable world." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-10" class="com-number"
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