Revelation 20:2 asv — And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years,

American Standard Version

"And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, "

— Revelation 20:2, American Standard Version

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Revelation 20 — Context

1

And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.

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And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years,

3

and cast him into the abyss, and shutit, and sealeditover him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years should be finished: after this he must be loosed for a little time.

4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and such as worshipped not the beast, neither his image, and received not the mark upon their forehead and upon their hand; and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

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The rest of the dead lived not until the thousand years should be finished. This is the first resurrection.

Revelation 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 20:2 say?
Revelation 20:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, ”
Where is Revelation 20:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 20:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 20, verse 2.
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 20:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 20:2 in?
Revelation 20:2 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 20:2?
Revelation 20:2 reads (ASV): “And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, ” 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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