Revelation 12:13
“When the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child.”
What does Revelation 12:13 mean?
In this passage, the dragon (representing Satan) has just been defeated and cast out of heaven, and his rage turns toward the woman who represents God's people and the church. Unable to touch God directly, he channels his fury downward, seeking to harm those he views as belonging to God through persecution and opposition. This reflects a pattern throughout Scripture: spiritual enemies attack what matters most to God, which is his people. For anyone facing hostility because of their faith, this passage offers a sobering but important reminder that opposition often intensifies when the enemy knows his time is short, yet it also affirms that God's people are the focus of his protection and care.