Bible Dictionary

Dragon

A large serpent-like creature; a dragon.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

142 of 516

Letter

D

Meaning

A large serpent-like creature; a dragon.

Key Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 32:33
  • Job 30:29
  • Psalm 74:13
  • Isaiah 27:1
  • Isaiah 51:9
  • Ezekiel 29:3
  • Revelation 12:3-9
  • Revelation 20:2

Also Called

dragons

Original Language

Hebrew

תַּנִּין

tannin

dragon; serpent; sea creature

Greek

δράκων

drakōn

dragon

Meaning

A dragon is a large serpent-like creature.

The word may refer to a great reptile or a dragon-like creature.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, dragon is used for a great serpent or sea creature and appears in poetic and prophetic passages.

In Revelation, the dragon is explicitly identified as the Devil and Satan.


Key References

  • Deuteronomy 32:33
  • Job 30:29
  • Psalm 74:13
  • Isaiah 27:1
  • Isaiah 51:9
  • Ezekiel 29:3
  • Revelation 12:3-9
  • Revelation 20:2

  • Serpent
  • Devil
  • Satan
  • Beast
  • Leviathan

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Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 32:33
  • Job 30:29
  • Psalm 74:13
  • Isaiah 27:1
  • Isaiah 51:9
  • Ezekiel 29:3
  • Revelation 12:3-9
  • Revelation 20:2

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