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and cast him into the abyss, and shut it, and sealed it over him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years were finished. After this, he must be freed for a short time.
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Satan's Defeat is Certain
Commentators emphasize that Satan's imprisonment is decisive and secure. The angel doesn't just throw him into the Abyss but also 'shuts' and 'seals' it, imagery recalling the sealing of Christ's tomb. This shows Christ's absolute authority and power to restrain evil. The primary purpose is to end Satan's ability to deceive entire nations, ushering in an era of truth and peace.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And cast him into the bottomless pit. (See commentary on Revelation 9:1).
A state of peace and prosperity would exist as if
Into the abyss (εις την αβυσσον). The one in 9:1f. and the one spoken of by the legion of demons in Lu 8:31 under the charge of th…
19th Century
Anglican
And cast him into the bottomless pit...—Rather, and cast him into the abyss (same word as in Revelation 20:1), and locked and …
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These verses are integrally related to 19:20–21. After the destruction of the beast and his followers and of the false prophet, Satan (the dragon, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And cast him into the bottomless pit Or deep, into which the devils desired they might not be sent, and which they d…
Here is a vision, showing figuratively the restraints imposed on Satan himself. Christ, with Almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving hum…
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