Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Whether amomum, an indian aromatic shrub, stood originally in the text or not, is doubtful. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Revelation 1218 niv the woman and the dragon a great.
The third symbol of revelation 12 a great, fiery red dragon verse 3is described as having drawn a third of the stars of heaven and standing before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her child as soon as it was born verse 4. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 12 new international version niv biblica. For example, the seven heads of the beast are said to be both seven mountains rev. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The twelve stars refer to the twelve tribes of israel. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. The child would use the rod of iron, which may symbolize the gospel, the priesthood, and the word and power of god, to righteously govern the nations of the. I did note that the verse in revelation where it talks about the number is revelation.
The beast from the sea also bears a name, but this name is not given anywhere in the book of revelation. The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. By the woman, here we are to understand the church, so described revelation 12. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 14 coming attractions sunday, july 21, 20. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. Revelation what the world is coming to sunday, july 14, 20. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.
The perfect order and symmetry is quite a spectacle to behold. Revelation s battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. The historicist views of revelation 12 concern prophecies about the forces of evil viewed to have occurred in the middle ages. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,121,706 views 58. But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 12 18 new international version niv the woman and the dragon. A few verses later, this dragon is clearly identified as satan. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person.
Additional evidence for this interpretation is that revelation 12. Writers have endeavoured to classify in various ways the articles mentioned, in order to obtain some signification from the numbers used. Revelation 1218 niv the woman and the dragon a great sign. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 6 through chapter 18. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense.
The number is associated with satan and the number 18 is 3x6 666. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. National bible week readings audio reflections video books of the bible. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. And cinnamon and amomum and perfumes and ointment and frankincense, and wine and oil, and fine flour and wheat, and cattle and sheep. The first beast of revelation from the sea is considered to be the pagan rome and the papacy or more exclusively the latter. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelation s imagery. Until that time, history is full of names conjectured to fulfill the riddle of this.
Revelation 12 niv the woman and the dragon a great sign. It is a woman rev 12 that delivers the true word john1. Revelation 12 lessons in overcoming sunday, june 30, 20. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Although the book of revelation is not a sealed book rev. Revelation 12 niv the woman and the dragon a great. However, the codex sinaiticus, the other surviving 4th century new testament, does include revelation. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Amomon, which is emitted in the textus receptus, is found in. A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. A number indeed is both assigned to the name of the beast repeatedly, and in revelation.
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