The answer is: 1,000 years

Rev 20 vs 2-3

In the vivid imagery of Revelation, the dragon, symbolizing Satan or evil, meets a striking fate. He’s captured and bound in the bottomless pit for a symbolic length of 1,000 years— which many believe signifies a complete or perfect period of time rather than a literal thousand years. This period is commonly referred to as the "Millennium."

But what does this promise of restraint mean? It represents a hopeful glimpse of an era where evil's delusional grip is loosened on humanity, allowing for peace and prosperity. This belief of a future period of transformation is mirrored in various philosophical concepts which advocate for the triumph of good over evil.

Interestingly, the imagery of the dragon is packed with rich biblical symbolism. Looking back, the dragon corresponds with the serpent seen in Genesis, signaling that the struggle between good and evil is ancient.

It’s also notable that in Jewish apocalyptic literature, the number 1,000 signifies completeness — think of the “1,000 hills” mentioned in Psalm 50:10, symbolizing God’s mandate over all creation, or the “1,000 generations” God promises blessings to those who love Him in Deuteronomy 7:9. These ties invite deeper reflections on how restraints on adversarial forces pave the way for spiritual renewal and harmony within the community of believers. This spellbinding narrative continues to lift our spirits distinctively in verdant eschatological hope!