A comparison of the two babylons is provided at the comparison page of this site. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 17 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15. The harlot being revealed to john chapter outline top. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation.
John observes that she sits on many waters, which indicates that she. Israel was made up of twelve tribes and in the new testament there are twelve apostles. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. They are the tribulation martyrs, described in revelation 7. Commentary for revelation 17 one of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. In revelation chapter 17, god gives us a picture of a whore riding on the beast, and we can know this is a picture of the church who has been unfaithful to her husband, christ. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed.
And there came one of the seven angels, who had the seven vials, and spoke with me, saying. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns perspective is on earth as he views the religious harlot, revelation 17. The description of the great harlot and of the beast upon which she sits. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. As noted in chapter 12, it may be that satan is the spiritual driving force, the antichrist is the emperor, and babylon is the. The book of hosea equated harlotry with worshiping idols and running away from god and his ways. Revelation commentary adobe pdf files introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6. In revelation chapter 18 verse 4, we are told that there are large numbers of gods people still in babylon who must come out. Near the end of that chapter, we read the city was burned with fire. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. For instance, the number 12 represents the church, it is gods kingdom number.
Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign. The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. The judgment describes her condemnation, sentence, and penalty passed. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The beast from the sea in chapter and the dragon of chapter 12 are also described as having seven heads and ten horns, which implies that these three satan, the antichrist, and babylon are connected. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist.
Revelation 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Did the people of tyre ever have a faithful relationship to the god of the bible. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. The subject of this section is the judgment of religious babylon. Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man.
A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 17. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 with king james bible text. The tent of god is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. This mighty chapter, more than any other in the word of god, kindled the courage and fired the zeal of the great martyrs and reformers who led the rebellion against the tyranny of the medieval church, reopened the new testament for all the peoples of the earth from whom it had been stolen for centuries, and dealt the great whore of this chapter a wound from which she has never.
After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v.
Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. David guzik commentary on revelation 17 describes the fall of religious babylon and the ten kings to come, who are allies of the antichrist. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. That is why some people think there are two babylons. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the. It, no doubt, will undergo many changes as we prayerfully reflect and study it in the future. Chapters 17, 18 and part of 19 deal with the judgment of babylon the great. It will be these who will respond to the final call and will swell the numbers of the saved.
This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. Come, i will shew thee the condemnation of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters, with whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication. Revelation 17 the scarlet woman and the scarlet beast 1 then one of. Firstly in the book of revelation, numbers do have a symbolic meaning. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing.
He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world shall be amazed when they see the beast. The judgment of the great whore, which sits on many waters, revelation 17. This is a mystery which will only be recognized by those who are faithful and. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. Revelation 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation chapter 15 revelation chapter 16 revelation chapter 17 revelation chapter 18 revelation chapter 19 revelation chapter 20 revelation chapter 21 revelation chapter 22. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 17. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 17, by don koenig the revelation of mystery babylon explained. Revelation chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. John is called to come and see the judgment of babylon, but in the process he also gets a description of the woman babylon.
The emphasis is the particular character and nature of the penalty that god. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 17 provides an overview of religious babylon and its judgment, and revelation 18 focuses on commercial babylon and its judgment. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. This last book of the bible is written to the church. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 10 a. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. In the previous vial judgments, the beast world system is destroyed. This chapter shows the ultimate exodus, the freedom of gods people from a sinful and persecuting world. Media in category book of revelation chapter 17 the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. 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. Dec 29, 2016 book of revelation chapter 19, revelation chapter 19 commentary, revelation chapter 19 summary, revelation chapter 19, what is revelations chapter 19 about, revelation chapter 19 bible study. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. These are those who were victorious over the beast through their faithfulness unto death. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Revelation chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new.