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Revelation 12:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 12:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 12 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.”
Revelation 12:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 12:17
And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.... This verse from Revelation's vision of woman, child, and dragon - cosmic conflict, satan's defeat, messiah's victory 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 r...
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Cross-References for Revelation 12:17
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“those who keep the commandments of God”
“and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head”
“and of the testimony of Jesus Christ”
“the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them”
“Look! Don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy.”
“I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God”
“and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe”
“The fourth animal shall be a fourth kingdom on earth”
“when we love God and keep his commandments.”
“because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son.”