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Revelation 16:5 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Revelation 16:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 16 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art , and wast , and shalt be , because thou hast judged thus.”
Revelation 16:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 16:5
And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.... This verse from Revelation's vision of seven bowls of wrath - final judgments, battle of armageddon, babylon's fall announced 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 spir...
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Cross-References for Revelation 16:5
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“{TR omits God} who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
“to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace”
“and gracious in all his works.”
“to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God”
“to kill the righteous with the wicked”
“revelation”
“the servant of God”
“each one of them having six wings”
“The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.”