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Revelation 9:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Revelation 9:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 9 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.”
Revelation 9:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 9:5
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.... 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...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 9:5
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“and stings. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.”
“Behold, he is in your hand. Only spare his life.”
“and power was given to them”
“and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe”
“And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.”
“the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom”
“the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them”
“You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin.”