Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 17:15 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 17:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 17 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.”
Revelation 17:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 17:15
And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.... This verse from Revelation's vision of babylon the harlot - false religion, political-religious alliance judged 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. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 17:15
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“saying”
“behold”
“and destroys out of her the great voice; and their waves roar like many waters; the noise of their voice is uttered:”
“abundant in treasures”
“The sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof.”
“tribes”
“Yahweh”
“the roaring of their waves”
“You must prophesy again over many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”
“The sorrows of death compassed me”