To deceive the nations (πλανησα τα εθνη). First aorist active infinitive of purpose of πλαναω, Satan's chief task (chapters 12 to …

And shall go out to deceive the nations. (See Barnes on Revelation 12:9).

The meaning here is that he would again, for a time, act …

And shall go out to deceive the nations.—Perhaps better, shall come out, as the earth is the viewpoint. The nati…

The fifth last thing is the defeat of Satan. In v.3 the release of Satan after the Millennium was anticipated: “He must [GK 1256] be set free for a…

And shall go out
Of his prison, the bottomless pit, and shall walk to and fro in the earth, and go about like a dece…

While this world lasts, Satan's power in it will not be completely destroyed, though it may be limited and lessened. No sooner is Satan let loose t…