Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 6:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Revelation 6:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 6 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?”
Revelation 6:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 6:17
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?... 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. The imagery would resonate powerfully with persecuted believers fac...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 6:17
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“and who can endure it?”
“even you”
“and the moon into blood”
“so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.”
“performing signs; which go forth to the kings of the whole inhabited earth”
“revelation”
“and hurries greatly”
“Yah”
“Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.”