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Revelation 6:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 6:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 6 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Seven Seals
“And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.”
Revelation 6:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 6:1
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.... This verse from Revelation's vision of seven seals - god's judgments on rebellious earth, cry of martyrs 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....
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Cross-References for Revelation 6:1
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“I heard the third living creature saying”
“in the right hand of him who sat on the throne”
“I heard the fourth living creature saying”
“Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals.”
“sounds”
“and like the voice of many waters”
“and the ark of the Lord's covenant was seen in his temple. Lightnings”
“I heard the second living creature saying”
“like the sound of many waters”
“as a lion roars. When he cried”