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Revelation 18:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Revelation 18:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 18 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Fall of Babylon
“And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.”
Revelation 18:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 18:1
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.... This verse from Revelation's vision of fall of babylon - economic, political, religious system destroyed, god's people called out 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 spiri...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 18:1
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“the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shined with his glory.”
“when it flashes out of the one part under the sky”
“shine; for your light is come”
“whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth”
“neither of the moon”
“saying”
“clothed with a cloud. A rainbow was on his head. His face was like the sun”
“Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns.,And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.,,,,,,,,”