Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Revelation 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Thousand Years
“And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.”
Revelation 20:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 20:1
And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.... This verse from Revelation's vision of millennium, satan bound, final rebellion, great white throne - ultimate justice 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. The imagery wou...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 20:1
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“and behold”
“but cast them down to Tartarus{Tartarus is another name for Hell}”
“but deserted their own dwelling place”
“and I saw a star from the sky which had fallen to the earth. The key to the pit of the abyss was given to him.”
“clothed with a cloud. A rainbow was on his head. His face was like the sun”
“I saw another angel coming down out of the sky”
“And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.”