Revelation 12:16 nasb — But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of hi…

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"But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of his mouth."

— Revelation 12:16, NASB

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Revelation 12 — Context

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And when the dragon saw that he was thrown down to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child.

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But the two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, so that she could fly into the wilderness to her place, where she *was nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent.

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And the serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, so that he might cause her to be swept away with the flood.

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But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of his mouth.

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So the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 12:16 say?
Revelation 12:16 in the NASB reads: “But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of his mouth.”
Where is Revelation 12:16 in the Bible?
Revelation 12:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 12, verse 16.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 12:16.
What translation should I read Revelation 12:16 in?
Revelation 12:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 12:16?
Revelation 12:16 reads (NASB): “But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of his mouth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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