Baruch Hashem Adonai בושאהמשהוהי
Chiasm: Revelation 12 - The Centre
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Chapter 12 has a seven segment thematic chiasm, though it does not flow in strict chronological order:
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Perspective of the first half (Heavenly) and last half (Earthly) of the chapter:
The Woman Described (v. 1, 2)
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The Remnant Described (v. 17b)
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The dragon's five attacks and the outcome of each:
Satan's Object | The Outcome | Verses |
1. To deceive the angels in heaven | Satan cast to earth, drawing one third of the angels with him | 3, 4a |
2. To devour Christ when He came to earth | Christ ascends to heaven | 4b, 5 |
3. To destroy the church | The church flees to the protection of the wilderness for 1260 days | 6, 14 |
4. To dilute the effect of the Reformation | The earth helps the woman | 15, 16 |
5. To defeat the Remnant | 17a |
Revelation: Central Theme
Verse 10 |
Verse 11 |
The Victory of Christ
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The Victory of His People
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