Some suggest these are johns attempt at describing something like a modern helicopter. Chapter 9 describes the first two woes, trumpets five and six. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Chapter 6 see notes details six seal judgments and encompasses the first half of the tribulation. This chapter also describes a terrible scenario, where those who dont have the seal of god on the forehead, are tormented for months. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood.
Revelation chapter 9 description illustration in 3d devils of the. Their teeth were like lions teeth, 9and they had chests like iron breastplates. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. People throughout history have tried to put names of modern conquerors to these, but i do not believe that is intended here. Chapter 1 see notes introduced the book of revelation. The parallel is worked out at some length in tristrams natural history of the bible, p. In this chapter, the next two angels trumpets are sounded, following the sounding of the first four trumpets in chapter 8. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
Revelation 9, the 9th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins with the 5th angel blowing a trumpet, leading to a star falling from heaven to earth. And on their heads were as it were crowns like gold. Here john describes the locusts demons, as he gives a detailed description of their appearance in his vision. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Part 7 of pastor daves teaching on the book of revelation. The fifth and sixth trumpets, and first two woes rev 9. Audio reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. Satan is a counterfeiter, so he has many names as well. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The leader of these creatures carries names in hebrew and greek, both meaning the destroyer revelation 9. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding the. And the fifth angel sounded the trumpet, and i saw a star fall from heaven upon the earth, and there was given to him the key of the bottomless pit. We have reached the point in revelation when the effects of gods. Revelation 9 niv bible the fifth angel sounded his. And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses. Beginning in chapter 8, and continuingin chapter 9, we will see the second coming of christ and, especially, his wrath that will fall against lost mankind.
Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation 9 new international version niv 9 the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and i saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The appearance of the locusts that come out of the abyss, whose king was abaddon. Revelation 9, new living translation nlt the bible app. This will be chapter 19, part 1 of the book of revelation in the bible. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Exactly how this will take place will remain unknown until disclosed by history itself. This study is prepared from the new king james version. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. Do not try to pick apart the symbol of the locusts what is the separate meaning of the hair, teeth, breastplates, etc.
In this study pastor dave teaches on the event that links the end of the church age and the. In this chapter we have an account of the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpets, the appearances that attended them, and the events that were to follow. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In history the worst event is a direct parallel,to the ones powering it. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe. Chapter 9 is a rendition of the trumpet judgments on the land of judaea, homeland of the jews judahites. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of the lamb, and the book. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. Previous revelation study list next yahweh speaking to the prophet ezekiel son of man, take a sharp sword, use it like a barbers razor and run it over you head and beard. The sun and the air were darkened by the smoke from the passage.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 9 gnv 1 the fifth angel bloweth his bible gateway. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. In revelation 9 john used the lexeme abussos 3 times, once each in verses 1, 2 and 11. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Study guide for revelation 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Revelation bible study part 7 the rapture, chapter 4. Commentary for revelation 9 the fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate3.
David guzik commentary on revelation 9, where the fifth trumpet brings demonic. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. Chapters 23 see notes gave us a history lesson on seven churches that existed in asia minor. This is a webinar by bible scholar and christian author charles r. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Book of revelation chapter 9 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Image of bible stories for children white leatherette. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Yet if we understand the inspired pages of biblical history, we recognize the. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of.
Revelation 9 commentary the bible study new testament. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Chapters 45 see notes take place in heaven after the rapture of the church. John reports that he saw his visions and was told to write them down while he was on the island of patmos 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
Books of the bible buy a bible daily readings old testament new testament. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This is a solid biblical treatment and the first of two books on demonology by. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. In what way they appeared prepared unto battle, is shown in ver. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john1 b. These truths about the wrath of god are presented in the fashion of seven trumpets that are sounded by angels. Chapters 23 gave us a history lesson on seven churches that existed in asia minor. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden. The plethora of movies, television programs, and books with demonic themes, along.
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