Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 11:9 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Revelation 11:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 11 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.”
Revelation 11:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 11:9
The phrase 'peoples and kindreds and tongues and nations' emphasizes the universal scope of witnessing their deaths. The refusal to allow burial adds insult and dishonor, treating the witnesses as criminals unworthy of basic human dignity. This public spectacle demonstrates the world's hatred of God's testimony. The three-and-a-half-day period parallels Christ's time in the tomb, foreshadowing resurrection. Reformed theology sees martyrdom as seed of the church; apparent defeat precedes vindication. The world's celebration proves temporary, while witnesses' victory is eternal.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 11:9
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“the flesh of your saints to the animals of the earth.”
“The waters which you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.,And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.,,,,,,,,”
“and don't measure it”
“the breath of life from God entered into them”
“You must prophesy again over many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”
“and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe”
“you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure”
“and lives many years”
“saying to all the birds that fly in the sky”
“the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb”