Revelation 20:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When the thousand years end, Satan is released from his prison.
What Does Revelation 20:7 Mean?
The narrative returns to the enemy bound in verses 2 and 3. The appointed span runs its full course, and at its close Satan is loosed from the prison where he was sealed. The vision had warned of this in verse 3; now it arrives. A final testing is about to unfold upon the earth.
Even the enemy's release happens at God's appointed time, not by his own escape. Evil is never on the loose by accident; it remains bound until a purpose is served and let go only within limits God has set. The reader is being prepared for one last conflict, but also reassured that nothing in it falls outside heaven's reckoning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Revelation 20:7
What does Revelation 20:7 mean?
When the thousand years end, Satan is released from his prison.