They overcame him (αυτο ενικησαν). First aorist active indicative of νικαω, the verb used by Jesus of his own victory ([Reference …

And they overcame him. That is, he was foiled in his attempt in this way to destroy the church. The reference here, undoubtedly, is primar…

And they overcame him . . .—Better, And they conquered him on account of the blood of the Lamb, and on accoun…

Therefore rejoice ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Let great joy be in the hearts of all spiritual beings, whether angels or men, fo…

This second stanza is both a statement and an appeal. It announces that the followers of the Lamb also become victors over the dragon because they …

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb
The Lord Jesus Christ, by whose blood they were redeemed and ransomed…

The attempts of the dragon proved unsuccessful against the church, and fatal to his own interests. The seat of this war was in heaven; in the churc…