Revelation 6 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Revelation 6 king james version kjv 6 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of lions and other no less terrifying accounts of. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. This reliance on symbolism must be kept in mind when reading and interpreting johns vision. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text.
Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later.
Revelation chapter 6 in the bible king james version. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Get your own bible buy a bible today select the perfect bible for you by using the filters below to help you pick the right bible. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 6, new american standard bible nasb the.
Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 7 is occupied with an account of an episodal character, similar to that which occurs in revelation 10. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. The four horsemen of the apocalypse previous revelation study list next on the 24 th day of the 11 th month the month of shebat, in the 2 nd year of darius, the word of yahweh was addressed to the prophet zechariah son of berechiah, son of iddo, as follows, i had a vision during the night.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 6 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Revelation 6, the 6th chapter of the final book of the holy bible, focuses on what happens as the lamb of god jesus christ begins to open up the seals of the scroll. This is a selftest on chapters 6 11 of the book of revelation. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway.
He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were given power to damage the land and. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. Each of these 4 horsemen will bring with them a change for gods creation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his. The 33 years that jesus christ lived for correspondent to the 33 vertebrae that we each have in our spine. Revelation 6 kjv and i saw when the lamb opened one of bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. Chapter 6 marks something of a change, as the imagery will become more and more elaborate.
What is to follow on earth now begins, when the seals are opened. It is very clear in gen talking about the falling angels breeding with the daughters of man wich. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. As the seals are opened, the 4 horsemen begin to emerge. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. There, jesus is called faithful and true, but not here.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Revelation 6, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. Revelation 6 commentary the bible study new testament.
See how much you learned about the sixth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming of christ. The vision of the seals, which, although related first, exhibits events concurrent with those symbolized by the trumpets and vials, is contained chiefly in revelation 6.
Many times throughout the bible, gods voice has been mistaken for thunder. The breaking of the fifth seal reveals christian martyrs in an attitude of sacrifice as blood poured out at the foot of an altar begging god for vindication, which will. Ok first of all read the whole bible cover to cover praying for the true interpretation before you make yourself a false witness read the book of gen slowly praying for the will of god if it be to reveal to you the truth. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation. The lamb here is jesus christ, the only one worthy to open the seals. The first few chapters of revelation present a certain level of symbolism. It will be remarked here, that john, standing in the ruin of the assembly, gives prophetically all that passes from that failure till christ comes in chapter 19. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which. A crown was given to him, and he came forth conquering, and to conquer. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament.
Chapter 6 the breaking of the six seals agape bible study. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Here we reach an interpretive crossroads of the book of revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Jun 17, 2011 the book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration.
The rider is described as having a bow in chapter 6, but in chapter 19, christ has a double edged sword in his mouth, therefore, the similarity is far overshadowed by the differences. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of. Seekvision on revelation 6 the book of revelations is an allegory. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. There is no ascension no rapture, save as far as chapter 12 gives both together. Introduction a number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book of life, a figurative expression that originated from the ancient customs of a keeping various kinds of records like genealogical records neh. Revelation, chapter 6 king james version christian. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Some bible commentators believe they were a heretical sect who followed the teachings of nicolaswhose name means one who conquers the peoplewho was possibly one of the deacons of the early church mentioned in acts 6.