Revelation 12:16 net — but the earth came to her rescue; the ground opened up and swallowed the river that the dragon had spewed from his mout…

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"but the earth came to her rescue; the ground opened up and swallowed the river that the dragon had spewed from his mouth."

— Revelation 12:16, NET Bible

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Revelation 12 — Context

13

Now when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.

14

But the woman was given the two wings of a giant eagle so that she could fly out into the wilderness, to the place God prepared for her, where she is taken care of– away from the presence of the serpent– for a time, times, and half a time.

15

Then the serpent spouted water like a river out of his mouth after the woman in an attempt to sweep her away by a flood,

16

but the earth came to her rescue; the ground opened up and swallowed the river that the dragon had spewed from his mouth.

17

So the dragon became enraged at the woman and went away to make war on the rest of her children, those who keep God’s commandments and hold to the testimony about Jesus.

18

And the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore.

Revelation 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 12:16 say?
Revelation 12:16 in the NET Bible reads: “but the earth came to her rescue; the ground opened up and swallowed the river that the dragon had spewed from 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 (NET): “but the earth came to her rescue; the ground opened up and swallowed the river that the dragon had spewed from 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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