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Revelation 6:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 6:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 6 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Sixth Seal
“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;”
Revelation 6:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 6:12
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;... 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 timel...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 6:12
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“the sun will be darkened”
“and the stars withdraw their shining.”
“and signs on the earth beneath; blood”
“after that oppression”
“fire”
“and the stars withdraw their shining.”
“says the Lord Yahweh, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon”
“sounds”
“the day of Yahweh comes”
“I will cover the heavens”