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“Name That Dragon”
Categories: OLD TESTAMENTIs the leviathan in Isaiah 27:1 really Satan?Sincerely,
Asking Literally
Dear Asking Literally,
Isaiah 27 is dealing with the same topic as the proceeding three chapters – the blessings that exist in Christ and His victory over sin. To be fair, the language used in this section of Isaiah is some of the hardest and most apocalyptic language found in all the Bible, so there is room for disagreement amongst good brethren. Having said that, we believe that since the topic is Christ’s victory and the blessings found in the church – Satan is mostly likely the serpent that was slain in Isa 27:1. If it doesn't represent Satan himself, it probably stands for the world powers that Satan would use to try and defeat God's plans to make Christ's church to flourish. The language of Isaiah 27:1 is very similar to what is said in Rev 12:9-11.
