Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 9:1 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Revelation 9:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 9 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets
“And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.”
Revelation 9:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 9:1
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.... This verse from Revelation's vision of fifth and sixth trumpets - demonic torment and massive army, unrepentant humanity 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 rea...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 9:1
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“and a great star fell from the sky”
“'Who will descend into the abyss?'{Deuteronomy 30:13} (that is”
“and smoke went up out of the pit”
“and behold”
“that in the last days”
“destruction”
“and is not; and is about to come up out of the abyss and to go into destruction. Those who dwell on the earth and whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see that the beast was”
“And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.”
“having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.”
“and one third of the sun was struck”