Make War with the Saints
“And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.” (Rev 13:7 KJV)
Satan’s goal is to rule over everyone and persecute anyone that will not obey – specifically God’s people. Satan wants to rule and persecute Israel. This time he has power over all kindreds, nations, and tongues; showing that he is the world ruler. Satan will destroy those he cannot convert to follow him. He will overcome them by destroying them and converting them.
Saints refers to anyone that follows God in the tribulation period.
Overcome – 3528 νικάω nikao {nik-ah’-o}
Meaning: 1) to conquer 1a) to carry off the victory, come off victorious 1a1) of Christ, victorious over all His foes 1a2) of Christians, that hold fast their faith even unto death against the power of their foes, and temptations and persecutions 1a3) when one is arraigned or goes to law, to win the case, maintain one’s cause
Origin: from 3529; TDNT – 4:942,634; v
Usage: AV – overcome 24, conquer 2, prevail 1, get the victory 1; 28
Saints – 40 ἅγιος hagios {hag’-ee-os}
Meaning: 1) most holy thing, a saint
Origin: from hagos (an awful thing) [cf 53, 2282]; TDNT