“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.”
His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth - this cosmic war reflects the rebellion of Satan (Isa 14:12-15) and his angelic followers. The dragon waits to devour the child as soon as it is born, revealing his ancient enmity against the promised Messiah and God's redemptive plan.
Church Fathers on Revelation 12:4
“And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and cast them upon the earth.” Now, that he says that the dragon's tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, this may be taken in two ways. For many think that he may be able to seduce the third part of the men who believe. But it should more truly be understood, that of the angels that were subject to him, since he was still a prince when he descended from his estate, he seduced the third part; therefore what…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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