Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 6. That is almost twothirds of the book of revelation. Return from chapter 6 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war. I say that having spent almost 3 years leading precept classes on daniel and revelation, during which time i logged over 2000 hours of study and preparation this is not to impress you but to give you some. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth. Chapter 6 describes the opening of the first six seals and introduces the seventh seal.
These martyrs praise and acknowledge god, while begging him to avenge their deaths. One of the four beasts probably that with the face of a lion. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close behind him. Revelation chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related. The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. It has become almost a commonplace to view chapter 7 as an interlude or parenthesis in the progressive opening of the seals for example, wall 1991. Revelation ii chapters 6 thru the bible commentary. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related the first seal in revelation 6. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
In chapter 6 of zechariah we see these horses and riders commanded to patrol. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Expositors bible commentary the equation of the seals with matthew 24. Revelation 6 king james version kjv 6 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Nothin can happen till the seals of that book are opened. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. Revelation 6 commentary a study of the prophetic book of. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. We have, therefore, to inquire to whom and for what purpose the book was primarily written, and then how the lessons contained can benefit mankind in general.
Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by clarence larkin, is a study of the book of revelation. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Chapter 7s description of those sealed by god most likely includes this group. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version king james bible online. The seven seals repeat the same history as the seven churches, but with a different emphasis. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology.
David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which. Book of revelation chapter 6 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain.
In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus the first four seals are widely known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. In these verses, we see the first four seals located on the sevensealed scroll broken and their contents revealed to us.
This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Among the four horseman, this is an unusual departure. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening the. The giver is not explicitly identified, but context indicates that either god.
Study revelation 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening the first six seal judgments. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation. The particular greek word used here appears 22 times throughout the book of revelation. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I shall first take it for granted, that from this chapter to the end of the book, is revealed the most remarkable things which have happened, or. The book is the new covenant thats y they sang a new song after.
Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening. Here we reach an interpretive crossroads of the book of revelation. It thus appears that the message was originally intended as an encouragement and a support to those christians who were being. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
How can you read this chapter and commentary and come to that conclusion. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. After describing the black horse and its rider, john hears a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, a quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius. Thomas, wycliffe exegetical commentary, 416 the similarities are so close that some venture to call that discourse the main source of the seal judgments charles. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Yahovahs the l ord s provision for the redeemed of the jews and the assembly of believers in yahushua jesus during the final seven years. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r.
The beginnings of sorrows revelation chapter 6 commentary. Revelation 6 kjv and i saw when the lamb opened one of. I personally own over 180 commentaries on revelation and garlands is imo by far the best commentary ever written on this book. We read of a worship scene around the throne of god in heaven, in which the lamb who had been slain was. The period of time john will be observing in revelation is also spoken of in the prophecies of daniel and by jesus in the olivet discourse mat chapters 2425. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales.
The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Revelation ii chapters 6 thru the bible commentary mcgee, j. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Gods response is for them to wait, since there are others yet to be martyred for proclaiming christ revelation 6. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals.
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