12:5 12:5

Revelation 12:6

12:7 12:7

Bible Versions

And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred [and] threescore days.
And {G2532} the woman {G1135} fled {G5343} into {G1519} the wilderness {G2048}, where {G3699} she hath {G2192} a place {G5117} prepared {G2090} of {G575} God {G2316}, that {G2443} they should feed {G5142} her {G846} there {G1563} a thousand {G5507} two hundred {G1250} and threescore {G1835} days {G2250}.
and she fled into the desert, where she has a place prepared by God so that she can be taken care of for 1,260 days.
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place for her to be nourished for 1,260 days.
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that there they may nourish her a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

Revelation 12:6 describes a pivotal moment in the cosmic drama presented in John's vision: the divine protection of God's people during a period of intense spiritual conflict.

Context

This verse follows the dramatic imagery of the woman clothed with the sun giving birth to a male child, and the great red dragon (Satan) attempting to devour the child. After the child is caught up to God's throne, the dragon turns his wrath toward the woman. Her flight into the wilderness signifies a period of refuge and divine sustenance, away from the immediate threat of the dragon's persecution. This passage is central to understanding the spiritual warfare depicted in the book of Revelation and the ultimate triumph of God's sovereign plan.

Key Themes

  • Divine Protection and Provision: The most prominent theme is God's unwavering care for His people. Even in the face of overwhelming evil, a "place prepared of God" ensures their safety and sustenance. This highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant and His ability to preserve His own.
  • Spiritual Persecution: The flight of the woman underscores the reality of intense spiritual warfare and the dragon's relentless hostility towards those who belong to God. This persecution is not random but part of a larger, divinely permitted plan.
  • Prophetic Timeframe: The phrase "a thousand two hundred and threescore days" is a specific prophetic period, equivalent to 42 months or 3.5 years. This duration appears elsewhere in prophetic books, notably in Revelation 11:3 and Daniel 7:25 (as "a time, times, and half a time"), suggesting a specific, finite period of tribulation and divine protection.
  • Wilderness as Refuge: The "wilderness" (Greek: eremos) is not merely a barren place but a symbolic location of isolation, protection, and miraculous provision, reminiscent of God's care for Israel during their journey through the desert.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "wilderness" (eremos, ἔρημος) can denote a desolate, uninhabited place, but in biblical context, it often carries the connotation of a place where God provides and meets His people in their vulnerability. The phrase "prepared of God" (Greek: hetoimasmenon apo tou Theou) emphasizes that this refuge is not accidental or self-contrived, but a deliberate and sovereign act of divine planning and foresight. This highlights God's active involvement in the protection of His chosen ones.

Practical Application

Revelation 12:6 offers profound reassurance to believers facing persecution or uncertainty. It teaches that even in the darkest times, God has a plan for the protection and sustenance of His people. We are called to trust in God's sovereign provision and refuge, knowing that He has prepared a place for us, whether literally or figuratively, to endure trials. This verse encourages faith and resilience, reminding us that no matter how fierce the spiritual battle, God's ultimate victory and the preservation of His saints are assured. It speaks to the ongoing reality of spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:12) but also to the unwavering faithfulness of God to His own.

Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Revelation 13:5

    And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty [and] two months.

  • Revelation 11:2

    But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty [and] two months.

  • Revelation 11:3

    ¶ And I will give [power] unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred [and] threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

  • Revelation 12:14

    And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

  • Revelation 12:4

    And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

  • Matthew 4:11

    Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

  • 1 Kings 17:3

    Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that [is] before Jordan.
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