Revelation 20:2

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Il saisit le dragon, le serpent ancien, qui est le diable et Satan, et il le lia pour mille ans.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse from Revelation, an angel captures the devil, also called the dragon or serpent, and locks him up for a thousand years. The key message is about God's power over evil.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you catch a really mean bully who always causes trouble in your school. You lock them in a time-out room for a very long time so everyone can have peace without the bully causing chaos. That's kind of what this verse is saying, but with an even bigger bully called Satan.

Contexte historique

The book of Revelation was written by John around AD 90 to early Christians facing persecution in Asia Minor. He uses symbolic language to encourage them that God will triumph over evil eventually.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Think about a situation where someone at work is constantly spreading negativity. Imagine if they were away on an extended vacation and suddenly the office became much more pleasant. This verse can remind us that good ultimately prevails when bad influences are removed, even temporarily.

Thèmes

• evil
• satan
• god's power
• judgment
• end times
• hope

Versets liés

• Genesis 3:15
• Revelation 12:9
• Luke 10:18
• Job 40:19-24
• Isaiah 27:1

Questions fréquentes

Who is 'he' that binds Satan in this verse?

'He' refers to an angel sent by God who captures and restrains the devil as part of God's plan to bring about peace on Earth.

What does 'the old serpent' mean?

This is a reference to Satan, using imagery from Genesis where the serpent deceives Eve. It symbolizes his role as the deceiver and enemy of mankind.

How long exactly are these thousand years?

The 'thousand years' can be understood literally or figuratively. Some see it as a specific timeframe, while others view it as a symbolic period representing an extended era of peace.

What happens after the thousand years are over?

After the thousand years, Satan is released for a short time to deceive nations once more before facing his final judgment, as described in subsequent verses.