Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Verse 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea before we can proceed in the interpretation of this chapter, it will be highly necessary to ascertain the meaning of the prophetic symbol beast, as the want of a proper understanding of this term has probably been one reason. It is inconceivable that these 666 verses were ordered by men. When daniel was puzzled about the revelation given to him, he was. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. King james version 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. The previous chapter ended with a short statement that the antichrist and his governmental system of ten horns shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapter 18 is a warning from heaven, not the angel of judgment of the earth.
Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person. Therefore in one day her plagues will overtake her. The most dazzling display of gods wisdom is seen in rev. And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense. A similar statement introduces the riddle of the seven heads of the beast rev. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. Theriou, also known as the devils number in the book of revelation, of the new testament, is associated with the beast of revelation in chapter, verse 18. This link is provided solely for the users convenience.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Amomon, which is emitted in the textus receptus, is found in. After this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Let the one who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and that number is 666. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops.
The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. It is evident the last verse sums up the two chapters, and gives its total number like the answer in an addition sum. T he true believers of the tribulation hour will have nothing to do with this satanic monster, even though they will not be able to buy or sell without his approval chapter, verse. Here is wisdom this phrase indicates that what follows constitutes a riddle of sorts requiring great wisdom to comprehend.
Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Let us take warning from the things which brought others to destruction and set our affections on heaven above and not the changeable nature of earthly things. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. It is the glory of god to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter pr. By the first some understand rome pagan, and by the second rome papal. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Before the invention of figures by the arabs, in the tenth century, letters of the alphabet were used for numbers. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer.
Verse click for chapter new international version this calls for wisdom. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. The importance of this is seen in its repetition, this or a similar clause being used twice in this verse, once in rev. Proverbs chapter 8 also is a fascinating insight into the nature of wisdom and. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Cinnamon, an indian tree, was in use in the levitical ritual exodus 30. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. John nowhere else makes such use of a number, though numbers form a prominent feature of the book. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. As we have observed throughout our study of revelation, the numbers are to be taken symbolically unless the context demands otherwise. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the lord god who judges her.
Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. It is not consequent on events, but supposes spiritual apprehension of heavens mind. The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Joe on revelation 18 i wonder if mystical babylon is meant to be all people who are not servants of god, but followers of satan pursuing worldly pleasures.
Revelation 18 new international version niv biblica. John tells us definitively that this number is to be taken symbolically. The last verse verse 18 of the previous chapter connects the appearance of the beast to the dragon who delegates to the beast what power it has. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. This is the case when it is simply a voice from heaven. Revelation chapter coffmans commentary of the new.
In the second place, the adoption of this method seems to have been a consequence upon the interpretation of the words, number of a man, as meaning a number to be calculated according to mans. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11.
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