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- Dictionaryrevelation/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others: "revelations about his personal life" Similar
- 2. the divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence: "an attempt to reconcile Darwinian theories with biblical revelation"
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The Greek name of the Bible book of Revelation, A·po·kaʹly·psis (apocalypse), means “Uncovering” or “Disclosure.”. 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. Many of its prophecies are yet to be fulfilled.
The wild beast with seven heads introduced at Revelation 13:1 represents the worldwide political system. It has authority, power, and a throne, which point to its being a political entity. — Revelation 13:2. It rules over “every tribe and people and tongue and nation,” so it is greater than a single national government.
The Bible’s answer. According to the last book in the Bible, 666 is the number, or name, of the wild beast with seven heads and ten horns that comes out of the sea. (Revelation 13: 1, 17, 18) This beast is a symbol of the worldwide political system, which rules over “every tribe and people and tongue and nation.” (Revelation 13:7) The ...
The Bible’s answer. Babylon the Great, described in the book of Revelation, is the world’s collective body of false religions, which God rejects. a (Revelation 14:8; 17:5; 18:21) Although those religions differ in many respects, in one way or another they all lead people away from the worship of the true God, Jehovah. — Deuteronomy 4: 35.
The Bible’s answer. A prophecy is a message inspired by God, a divine revelation. The Bible says that prophets “spoke from God as they were moved by holy spirit.” (2 Peter 1: 20, 21) So a prophet is one who receives God’s message and transmits it to others. — Acts 3: 18.
The battle of Armageddon refers to the final war between human governments and God. These governments and their supporters oppose God even now by refusing to submit to his rulership. (Psalm 2:2) The battle of Armageddon will bring human rulership to an end. — Daniel 2: 44. The word “Armageddon” occurs only once in the Bible, at Revelation ...
(Revelation 19:20; 20:10, 14, 15; 21:8) The following are cast into the lake of fire: The Devil. (Revelation 20:10) As a spirit creature, the Devil cannot be harmed by literal fire. —Exodus 3:2; Judges 13:20. Death. (Revelation 20:14) This is not a literal entity but represents a state of inactivity, the absence of life.
Each time the Bible mentions New Jerusalem, it is said to come down from heaven, where angels guard the city’s gates. (Revelation 3: 12; 21: 2, 10, 12) Also, the city’s great size proves that it could not be on earth. It is a cube measuring “12,000 stadia,” or “furlongs,” around. a (Revelation 21:16; King James Version) Its sides ...
The Bible’s answer. The great tribulation will bring the greatest time of trouble ever to come upon mankind. According to Bible prophecy, it will occur during “the last days,” or “the end time.” (2 Timothy 3:1; Daniel 12:4, New American Bible) It will be “a tribulation such as has not occurred from the beginning of the creation that ...
Revelation 21:4 Explained —“He Will Wipe Away Every Tear”. This verse contains a wonderful promise for the future. Discover the meaning of Bible verses and phrases. See popular Bible translations. Understand each verse in context with the help of footnotes and cross-references.
