Rev 12:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. that old serpent-- alluding to , . Devil-- the Greek, for "accuser," or "slanderer." Satan-- the Hebrew for "adversary," especially in a court of justice. The twofold designation, Greek and Hebrew, marks the twofold objects of his accusations and temptations, the elect Gentiles and the elect Jews. world-- Greek, "habitable world."

‏ Revelation of John 12:9

9. that old serpent--alluding to Ge 3:1, 4.

Devil--the Greek, for "accuser," or "slanderer."

Satan--the Hebrew for "adversary," especially in a court of justice. The twofold designation, Greek and Hebrew, marks the twofold objects of his accusations and temptations, the elect Gentiles and the elect Jews.

world--Greek, "habitable world."