'Ancient' in the Bible

just as He spoke by the mouthof His holy prophets in ancient times;

some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen.

They answered, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back.”

For since ancient times, Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city, and every Sabbath day he is read aloud in the synagogues.”

and if He didn’t spare the ancient world, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others, when He brought a flood on the world of the ungodly;

So the great dragon was thrown out—the ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the one who deceives the whole world. He was thrown to earth, and his angels with him.

He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for 1,000 years.