Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 1:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 1:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 1 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:”
Revelation 1:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:... This verse from Revelation's vision of vision of the glorified christ - his majesty, authority, and presence among the churches employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-century context while recognizing timeles...
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Cross-References for Revelation 1:17
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“the King of Israel”
“the First and the Last”
“and saw this great vision”
“I was frightened”
“O Jacob”
“calling the generations from the beginning? I”
“who was dead”
“immediately there remained no strength in me”
“so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of Yahweh. When I saw it”
“for I am with you. Don't be dismayed”