This verse reveals that it is not God who is behind the distressing conditions in the world, but in many cases, it is his enemy, “the wicked one ” ​ — otherwise referred to in the Bible as“ the Devil. ” ​ — Revelation 12: 9, 12.
Sellest piiblisalmist selgub, et maailma murettekitavate olukordade taga ei ole Jumal. Sageli põhjustab hädasid hoopis Kuri – Jumala vaenlane, keda Piibel nimetab ka „Kuradiks ja Saatanaks ”.