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NASB | Revelation 20:7 ¶ When the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 20:7 ¶ And when the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison (the abyss), |
Bible Question:
Where in Bible scripture does it say Satan was imprisoned for 1,000 years? The reason I ask is that I want to try to figure out exactly when he was imprisoned so I can calculate the release date? Thanks. |
Bible Answer: good morning: Revelation 20 does deal with satan's 1000 year imprisonment and other topics including satan's fate upon release and the white throne judgment. perhaps i've not followed your question thread correctly but the most important point to make in answering your question is that satan is not currently imprisoned (for 1,000 yrs) but this is something that will happen in the future. since this is a future event, there is not sense in trying to "calculate the release date". we have many evidences that not only is satan not currently imprisoned but look around, he is alive and well in our current day and age. Biblical counsel tells us to "resist him",(Jas 4:7) and to not "give him a foothold"(Eph 4:27). this would not be an issue if the devil was currently imprisoned! "Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour". 1 Peter 5:8 God bless you as you continue to study His word. |