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dragon

Meaning of “dragon”

Sense 1: A formidable creature described or pictured as poisonous, serpentine, or devouring. Sense 2: A representation of hostile power.

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19 occurrences18 verses6 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Nehemiah 2:13

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Ezekiel 29:3
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Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezekiel 29:3 · retained source text

Speake and say, Thus saith the LORD God, Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the middest of his riuers, which hath saide, My riuer is mine owne, and I haue made it for my selfe.

1611 marginal notePsal.74.13,14. isa.27.1. & 51.9.

Complete reference index — all 18 verses
Nehemiah 2:13Psalms 91:13Isaiah 27:1Isaiah 51:9Jeremiah 51:34Ezekiel 29:3Revelation 12:3Revelation 12:4Revelation 12:7Revelation 12:9Revelation 12:13Revelation 12:16Revelation 12:17Revelation 13:2Revelation 13:4Revelation 13:11Revelation 16:13Revelation 20:2

Where “dragon” appears

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Nehemiah1 occurrence
1 versePsalms1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah2 occurrences
2 versesJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation13 occurrences
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Revelation 12:9

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

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