Revelation 12:13–14
The Woman Is Pursued
Thrown down to Earth, the dragon pursues the woman who gave birth to the male child.
But she is given the two wings of a great eagle, so she can fly into the wilderness to her place of care, away from the serpent.
Explore the Scripture and artwork
John describes her care for “a time, and times, and half a time.” Christians interpret this period and the woman's identity differently.
The eagle's wings belong to the vision's imagery. This painting visualizes them; her clothing, the landscape, and the arrangement of the pursuit are artistic details.
We are following the order of John's vision, without assigning these scenes a modern date.
Continue the story · Revelation 12:15–16
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