The main focus of this chapter will be about the judgment of the babylonian counterfeit kingdom of god called babylon the great. Chapter 6 closes with the sixth seal and the seventh is not opened until chapter 8. When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5.
The basic structure of the vision is chronological. This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Now chapter 17 covers the specifics of when babylon the harlot or the religious babylon is destroyed see article babylon the harlot. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Revelation chapter 17 explained discover revelation. What follows is a visionspecifically meant to be symbolic, and not literal revelation 17. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. 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.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapters 17, 18 and part of 19 deal with the judgment of babylon the great. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. 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. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Chapter 17 describes the judgment of god on the religious system that has enslaved the human race in superstitious darkness for centuries. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation.
After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. An exegetical study of the revelation to john, rev. Revelation chapter 17 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. 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. The theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 17, by don koenig the revelation of mystery babylon explained. Looking back upon his incarnate course below, our lord testifies that he, the eternal, living one, died in the verity of his human nature. Chapter 16 is when the great tribulation is finished. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. Did the people of tyre ever have a faithful relationship to the god of the bible. Introduction as explained at toward the end of the chapter 16 commentary, we are continuing the bowl period as we begin chapter 17, even though we saw the seventh and final bowl event mentioned at the end of chapter 16. Apr 17, 2016 the theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. 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 temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Chapters 1718 depict babylon as a whore holding a cup full of abominations and filthiness and as the mother of harlots revelation 17. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17.
Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each. Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. Chapter 17 describes the coming judgment of god on the religious system that. The seventh bowl has been paused in order to present the bowl interlude. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. As explained at toward the end of the chapter 16 commentary, we are continuing the bowl period as we begin chapter 17, even though we saw the seventh and final bowl event mentioned at the end of chapter 16. David guzik commentary on revelation 17 describes the fall of religious babylon and the ten kings to come, who are allies of the antichrist.
These concluding events include the fall of babylon, described in revelation 1718. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in. Revelation chapter 17 goes back and fills in some of what has already happened during the tribulation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapterbychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. And new is almost as frequent as white in the book which tells of a new heaven and a new earth, in which is the new jerusalem.
This chapter begins with one of the angels who poured out a judgment bowl calling john to see a great prostitute. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. I fell at his feet as dead the appearance of the glory of the lord had then same effect upon ezekiel, ezekiel 1. The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. This figure is another of the commonlyknown symbols of revelation, often referred to as the whore of babylon.
One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign. In this sense, babylon is the antitype of the righteous bride that represents the church see revelation 19. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. Five of them have already gone, one is here now, and one is yet to come. The focus of the previous chapter was about the judgment of the harlot religious system that rode the beast. Revelation 17 the bowl interlude part 1 revelationlogic. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 17. Babylon the great, the mother of all the prostitutes and all the filthy practices on the earth. 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.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The judgment of the great whore, which sits on many waters, revelation 17. I believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from being opened without breaking. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
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. Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The terrible splendor of such majesty was more than the apostle could bear, and he fell down deprived of his senses, but was soon enabled to behold the vision by a communication. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint.
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