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Revelation 17:6 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 17:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 17 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.”
Revelation 17:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 17:6
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.... 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 timele...
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Cross-References for Revelation 17:6
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“and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.,For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.,,,,,,,,”
“to the image of the beast”
“your witness”
“and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.”
“and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life”
“Rejoice over her”
“and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe”
“and who cannot look on perversity”
“I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God”