That happens at the time of the revelation second coming rev. In chapter 18, johns vision shifts to describe the fall of a slightly different babylon. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. Let the one who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and that number is 666. John sees fiercelooking beasts that represent degenerate earthly kingdoms controlled by satanthe devil works miracles and deceives men. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. It is difficult throughout chapter to distinguish between the composite beast kings and the singular beast antichrist. This fall most likely was complete by the midpoint of the tribulation, when the antichrist and the false prophet fully engage in blasphemy and idolatry revelation. Revelation 18, king james version kjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 14 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
For the antichrist and the false prophet are not thrown into the lake of fire in revelation 11. Revelation chapter coffmans commentary of the new. Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are among others. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. By these three three things explained immediately as referring to the fire, the smoke, and the brimstone. Verse 2 and he cried with a mighty voice, saying, fallen, fallen is babylon the great, and is become a habitation of demons, and a hold of every unclean spirit, and a hold of every unclean and hateful bird. After this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. In the second part of verse 2 we are told that babylon is demonic to the core.
Who is the 8th beast mentioned in the book of revelation. A number indeed is both assigned to the name of the beast repeatedly, and in revelation. Here is wisdom, signifies that it is the part of a wise man, from what has been said and explained in this chapter, to see and understand the quality of the doctrine and faith of the clergy concerning god and salvation. Nov 07, 2009 the most remarkable detail about neros campaign of persecution is that it lasted just over 42 months, which revelation. The truth behind this is that god is still the sovereign in his universe. Let me recap the last few chapters and put chapter 18 in perspective. I learned this morning that a couple from this congregation had that as their house number. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Verse click for chapter new international version this calls for wisdom. The chronology of the book of revelation was interrupted beginning with chapter 10. Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops. Revelation commentary daily verse, scripture by topic. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It is evident the last verse sums up the two chapters, and gives its total number like the answer in an addition sum. It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave. The most remarkable detail about neros campaign of persecution is that it lasted just over 42 months, which revelation. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. They were so disturbed they asked the city to change the. Please put the verses number that provides the answer in the margin. The four predicted near eastern empires of daniel are combined in this one ultimate, universal, antigod, endtime kingdom.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. However, there is a brief, fiveverse introduction to these events in revelation 11. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Chapter is a further development of the imagery of 12. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number.
In verse 10 of revelation chapter 17 it says that 5 are fallen and one is and one is yet to come. That happens at the time of the revelationsecond coming rev. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. The dragon that gave it power to the second best is the great red dragon who gave its power to the dragon, who gave it. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. However, there is a brief, five verse introduction to these events in revelation 11. So it is possible that satan will pull of an apparent death and resurrection of the man of lawlessness to correspond with the restoration of the imperial form of.
Jun 29, 2011 in verse 2 the fall of babylon is repeated. In revelation chapter what is verse 5 talking about. As we have observed throughout our study of revelation, the numbers are to be taken symbolically unless the context demands otherwise. If you get that number on your license plate or on your credit card it sends shivers of fear down your spine. This link is provided solely for the users convenience.
Chapters 1014 cover personalities and events that fit into various places in this sevenyear tribulation period. Was the third part of men killed see the notes on revelation 8. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and. John tells us definitively that this number is to be taken symbolically. The thirteenth chapter of revelation brings before us the most famous number in the world 666. Although johns description certainly does leave a great deal of interpretive leeway, the proper context in which to approach these verses is from the one john wrote from a hebraic kabbalistic one. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. The importance of this is seen in its repetition, this or a similar clause being used twice in this verse, once in rev.
Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. Revelation chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new. In verse 4, the beast is worshiped by the world alongside the dragon that. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.
A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. Babylon the great the identity and destiny of material, secular babylon. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Babylon the great, before she is destroyed by fire, is not just the spiritualreligious center of the world, but is the political and economic center of the world. Revelation, chapter united states conference of catholic bishops.
Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In this context, babylon is a political and economic entity. Verse 1718 17 and another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. The persecution ended when nero died on june 9, 68 ad. On that happy note, o welcome to my study of revelation chapter 18. This is done primarily for emphasis, but as mentioned before, it may also represent the fall of babylon religiously chapter 17 and then commercially chapter 18. Geneva study bible commentary on revelation chapter.