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Revelation 6:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Revelation 6:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 6 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:”
Revelation 6:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 6:16
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:... 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 realitie...
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Cross-References for Revelation 6:16
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“'Fall on us!' and tell the hills”
“the sin of Israel”
“there was a throne set in heaven”
“and him who sat on it”
“for God is in the generation of the righteous.”
“You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”
“that remain in all the places where I have driven them”
“The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.”
“when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire”