The large red dragon symbolizes Satan (see Revelation 12:9).
seven heads, ten horns: These numbers symbolize a mix of divine and created powers (see Revelation 17:7–14).
The historic battle between evil and God's people occurs on a cosmic scale (see Genesis 3:1–7, 14–15; Job 1:9–12).
Herod’s wish to kill Jesus showed Satan’s attempt to destroy her baby after birth (see Matthew 2:7–8, 16).