Revelation chapter 12 explained discover revelation. In the course of these visions, seven main figures are described. When the dragon was thus deposed from the imperial throne, and cast unto the earth, revelation 12. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. The verse continues, and her child was caught up to god and his throne. The book of revelation chapter 12 the woman and the.
Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. The resumption of the womans rescue in revelation 12. Starting in chapter 12, revelation takes a detour from the stepbystep narrative of the end times. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Here where the declaration of the judgment impending the worshippers of the beast occurs so definitely and solemnly revelation 14. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
The book of revelation is clear that, for a time, the latterday saints will have to face these conditions with courage and faith. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. In the course of these visions, seven main figures are. Chapters 12 to 14 are explanatory prophecies that describe some of the major personages and movements of the latter half of the tribulation period. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 12 king james version kjv 12 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. God intervened into nature and supernaturally delivered israel from this peril of the antichrists armies.
The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. Biblical scholars agree that the third of the stars he swept from the sky represents the angels that he tempted to follow him in his rebellion against god revelation 12. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. The book of revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. 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 following preterist bible commentary on revelation 12, the reader will be exposed to historical evidence of what appears to be a surprisingly literal fulfillment of revelation 12 during the first century. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The dragon spoken of in revelation 12 is clearly satan, who desires to destroy israel and her child, jesus christ. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. The dragon is satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes satan working in disguise.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. He persecuted the woman the ancient persecutions of the church were mentioned, revelation 1. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelations imagery.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. Revelation 14 chapter we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles. It also reveals that god will protect israel in the wilderness. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. The woman represents israel, and her child is christ, the messiah compare 12. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. First, all symbols in revelation will be treated as metaphors. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it.
The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1. Understanding the book of revelation how can i do it. A few verses later, this dragon is clearly identified as satan. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The seven heads of ten horns and seven crowns represents the nations or governments which satan has used to persecute gods people. The woman gods chosen nation of israel is described as giving birth to a male child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron revelation 12. The beast from the sea in chapter is a fusion of elements from the all four of the beasts the prophet daniel saw emerge from the sea in chapter 7 of his book. Sep 20, 2016 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 prepare you for the times that are written. Revelation 12 and when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
There are six exegetical guidelines to interpreting the symbols of the apocalypse. Study revelation 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. Before you can strengthen your students, it is essential that you study the doctrines of the kingdom and learn the gospel by. However, when the reader understands that revelation 12. Revelation chapter 12 explained book of revelation each. The third symbol of revelation 12a 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. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. However, he routinely uses others to persecute, deceive and destroy. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. First of all the occasion is noted in this verse, in that john turned himself towards the vision, and after he sets down the description of the author, in the following verses, revelation 1. In revelation chapters 12, and 14 the main figures of the great tribulation are described, and this great sign introduces the first of the seven. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. The events described occur over a wide variety of eras, including past, present, and future. Chapters 12 and show the people of israel during this time of tribulation, the casting of satan to the earth and the most powerful men of that time, the head of the roman empire and finally the antichrist. Some have attempted to use this number in association with roman emperors or evil leaders throughout history. When the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. The commentary of the new american bible the official catholic bible for.
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