This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation 12 king james version books of the bible. The male child is caught up to god, a reference to jesus ascension after his resurrection, and the woman is able to flee into the wilderness revelation 12. Revelation shares a characteristic of bible prophets, in that contemporary historical events are seen as a type of, or a prelude to, the great day of the lord in the latter days. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv bible. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube.
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 american bible revised edition nabre chapter 12. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom.
The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. Revelation 22 how to personally apply the book of revelation.
They made it so easy to understand and provided perspective. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The warfare of this chapter occurs first on earth 12. Preface the book of revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the bible. Next, john observes a war in heaven, where michael the archangel fully casts satan out of heaven. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. She is being pursued by a great red dragon, whose tail has swept a third. The walk chapter 1 the program chapter 2 reading approach chapter 3 hearing gods voice chapter 4 the reading plan chapter 5 for individual study chapter 6 the inductive method chapter 7 journaling chapter 8 small group ministry. Daniel was told to seal the book until the time of the end see dan. Revelation chapter 12 in the bible king james version.
Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Revelation, chapter 12 united states conference of catholic bishops. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. To say that the book of revelation is a jumble and impossible to make heads or tails out of. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelation s imagery. Verse by verse study of revelation chapter 12 by tony warren.
Chapters 4 and 5 begin scenes of heavenly worship of god and christ the lamb, which. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked. The book or revelation is not something to be decoded, but put into practice. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle.
So, in josephs dream, the sun betokened his father. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. First, the dragon pursues the woman about to give birth, but her son is saved and caught up to god and his throne rev 12. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. 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. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come.
Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 12 kjv and there appeared a great wonder in bible. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. Not so much because the chapters are so difficult to discern, but because so many people are caught up in private interpretations, and the parroting of the unsound doctrines that theyve heard. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father. Revelation chapter 12 king james version kjv alexander. It is talking about jesus being michael, there are only 15 references of michael in the kjv bible they are all talking about human men except for these 4 texts. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were given power to damage the land and. In revelation 1216, john described in some detail the war that satan wages. Revelation 12, king james version kjv the bible app. In chapter 12 we have a clear revelation of the ultimate cause and answer to the problem of the antisemitism which has been a grim recurrence. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Ive been really excited for the bible project to put out the book of revelation videos. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app.