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Revelation 11:16 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Revelation 11:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 11 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,”
Revelation 11:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 11:16
And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,... This verse from Revelation's vision of two witnesses and seventh trumpet - faithful testimony, christ's kingdom proclaimed 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 timeless spiritual realities. The image...
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Cross-References for Revelation 11:16
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“dressed in white garments”
“and worship him who lives forever and ever”
“the elders”
“Amen! The {TR adds twenty-four}elders fell down and worshiped.{TR adds the one living forever and ever}”
“saying”
“Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals.”