A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name. Commentary on revelation chapter 12 posted on december 16, 2019 december 16, 2019 author steve sewell all scripture quotations are from. This book signifies the old testament, which has been given into the hands of our lord jesus christ, who received from the father judgment. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The war in heaven between michael and the dragon, 7,8. The woman is delivered of a son, who is caught up unto god. 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 chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found.
For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Revelation 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Revelation chapter 12 explained book of revelation each. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. In order to understand this chapter, we now need to understand the symbols. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy.
The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father. Is it the summary of chapter 11 or the introduction of chapter 12. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Verse by verse commentary on revelation western wallwailing wall zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. Dec 16, 2019 commentary on revelation chapter 12 posted on december 16, 2019 december 16, 2019 author steve sewell all scripture quotations are from the 1901 american standard version unless otherwise noted. The bowls represent the severe wrath of god, but before we see the wrath, god wants us to understand the justification and the righteousness of his wrath. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. Revelation, chapter 12 united states conference of catholic bishops. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, and showed unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and signified it. A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Resources commentaries revelation chapter 12 exegesis.
An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. To order prints visit her revelation illustrated site. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Sep 20, 2016 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. The book of revelation chapter 12 the woman and the. The dragons persecution of the woman and her seed, revelation 12. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
The three angels and babylons fall 11 and the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. However, revelation will make much more sense if we do recognize that chapter 1215 are given in preparation for the upcoming bowl judgments. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written. In the next verse, israel is the woman about to give birth. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
And i saw in the right hand of him that sat upon the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals. This, they argue, adds support to their claim that the book of revelation either recapitulates or. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. 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. The beginning of the book promises blessing to him that reads and hears and keeps, that he who takes pains about the reading. Tying the symbols to josephs dream in genesis 37 confirms the womans identity. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. 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 dragon is ready to devour the child as soon as he is bornfulfilled in the attempt of herod the great, vassal of rome, to destroy the newborn king of the jews. Revelation 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings hi. It is generally agreed by the most learned expositors that the narrative we have in this and the two following chapters, from the sounding of the. For insight on the three and a half times the church remains in the wilderness see revelation 12.
In the course of these visions, seven main figures are. The dragon and his angels are overcome and cast down to the earth. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Commentary on revelation chapter 12 theology first. The expulsion of satan and his angels from heaven, revelation 12. That this is so, appears from the time of the eleventh chapter being the period also in which the events of the twelfth and thirteenth chapters take. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Starting in chapter 12, revelation takes a detour from the stepbystep narrative of the end times. Revelation 12 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the.
David guzik commentary on revelation 12 explains the woman, the child, and. Here begins the second and final great division of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. The events described occur over a wide variety of eras, including past, present, and future. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. As it was carried on in the wilderness, revelation 12. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Revelation chapter 12 explained discover revelation. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Jul 07, 20 12 therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his self revelation.
Revelation chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new. For example, the seven heads of the beast are said to be both seven mountains rev. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 12 commentary john gills exposition on the. Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Personages of the great tribulation, revelation 12. And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure.
In revelation chapters 12, and 14 the main figures of the great tribulation. In verse 1, israel is described as a woman clothed with the sun and moon and wearing a crown of stars. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Chapters 12 to 14 are explanatory prophecies that describe some of the. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. In this chapter we have an account of the contest between the church and antichrist, the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when.
This chapter contains the accounts about the woman, the dragon and the child, followed by the war between michael and the dragon. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his selfrevelation. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. 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. In the course of these visions, seven main figures are described.
The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelations imagery. However, revelation will make much more sense if we do recognize that chapter 12 15 are given in preparation for the upcoming bowl judgments. The nation of israel is symbolically referred to throughout the chapter. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all. The great red dragon waiting to devour the child as soon as born, 3,4.
Revelation 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. Revelation 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Revelation 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The woman clothed with the sun, and in travail, 1,2. It existed before the birth of christ revelation 12.
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