The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. 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. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. It is the glory of god to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter pr. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. It is evident the last verse sums up the two chapters, and gives its total number like the answer in an addition sum. Chapter 18 is a warning from heaven, not the angel of judgment of the earth. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible.
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. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. 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. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation. The most dazzling display of gods wisdom is seen in rev. Revelation chapter coffmans commentary of the new. It is inconceivable that these 666 verses were ordered by men.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. John tells us definitively that this number is to be taken symbolically. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Therefore in one day her plagues will overtake her. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. A similar statement introduces the riddle of the seven heads of the beast rev. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. When daniel was puzzled about the revelation given to him, he was. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. 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 book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. After this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. It is not consequent on events, but supposes spiritual apprehension of heavens mind. 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
Amomon, which is emitted in the textus receptus, is found in. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. 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. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. The importance of this is seen in its repetition, this or a similar clause being used twice in this verse, once in rev. 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. Here is wisdom this phrase indicates that what follows constitutes a riddle of sorts requiring great wisdom to comprehend. Revelation 18 new international version niv biblica. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.
The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter. 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. 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.
Verse click for chapter new international version this calls for wisdom. Proverbs chapter 8 also is a fascinating insight into the nature of wisdom and. 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. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the lord god who judges her. And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense. Cinnamon, an indian tree, was in use in the levitical ritual exodus 30. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. 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. 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. As we have observed throughout our study of revelation, the numbers are to be taken symbolically unless the context demands otherwise.
This is the case when it is simply a voice from heaven. 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. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Before the invention of figures by the arabs, in the tenth century, letters of the alphabet were used for numbers. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. By the first some understand rome pagan, and by the second rome papal. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Revelation 18 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. 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. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel.
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