Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 17:16 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Revelation 17:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 17 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.”
Revelation 17:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 17:16
And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.... 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 recogn...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 17:16
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“mourning”
“I will gather all your lovers”
“a people comes from the north; and a great nation and many kings shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.”
“'Woe”
“saying”
“and cried”
“they shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses”
“another animal”
“the one is”