Rev 12:2 | TNotes | STEP | 12:2 The symbolic woman going through the agony of labor portrays Christ’s birth, reflecting the biblical theme of Israel’s trauma while waiting to be delivered (see Isa 26:16-18 ; Jer 4:31 ; Mic 4:9-10 ; John 16:21 ).

bIsa 26:16-18►

cJer 4:31►

dMic 4:9-10►

eJohn 16:21►

‏ Revelation of John 12:2

12:2 ^a The symbolic woman going through the agony of labor portrays Christ’s birth, reflecting the biblical theme of Israel’s trauma while waiting to be delivered (see Isa 26:16-18 ^b; Jer 4:31 ^c; Mic 4:9-10 ^d; John 16:21 ^e).