Rev 12:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3–4 : The enemy of the church is a great red dragon—strong, frightening, and cruel. He has seven heads (possibly pointing to Rome’s seven hills), ten horns (the empire’s divisions), and seven crowns (symbolizing seven kings, see Revelation 17:10 ). With his tail, he pulls down a third of the stars. This means Satan throws down many leaders and Christians from their places. The dragon waits to destroy the woman’s child as soon as it is born, showing Satan’s constant efforts to wipe out the church from the beginning.

‏ Revelation of John 12:3

v. 3–4: The enemy of the church is a great red dragon—strong, frightening, and cruel. He has seven heads (possibly pointing to Rome’s seven hills), ten horns (the empire’s divisions), and seven crowns (symbolizing seven kings, see Revelation 17:10 ^a). With his tail, he pulls down a third of the stars. This means Satan throws down many leaders and Christians from their places. The dragon waits to destroy the woman’s child as soon as it is born, showing Satan’s constant efforts to wipe out the church from the beginning.