Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 13:18 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Revelation 13:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 13 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.”
Revelation 13:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 13:18
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.... This verse from Revelation's vision of beast from sea and earth - antichrist's power, false prophet, mark of the beast 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 recogni...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 13:18
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“and those who overcame the beast”
“on which the woman sits.”
“{144 cubits is about 65.8 meters or 216 feet} by the measure of a man”
“and make themselves white”
“and keep the things that are written in it”
“{Daniel 9:17; 11:31; 12:11} spoken of by Daniel the prophet”
“that he may understand these things? Who is prudent”
“Whoso is wise”
“his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; isn't it in Rabbah of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length of it”
“what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.”