A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. The next step is to enter your payment information. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3.
Revelation bible study part 25 mystery babylon, chapter 17. This chapter shows the ultimate exodus, the freedom of gods people from a sinful and persecuting world. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. This is a mystery which will only be recognized by those who are faithful and. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. John is called to come and see the judgment of babylon, but in the process he also gets a description of the woman babylon.
Which was open in contrast to the scroll of revelation 5, this little book is opened. The beast in this chapter is the beast aka antichrist of revelation. A sight of those angels in heaven who were to have the execution of this great work, and with what acclamations of joy the heavenly hosts applauded the great design, revelation 15. As a matter of fact, chapters and 17 are best read side by side in order to get the fuller description of this diabolical ambassador of satan. 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. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 with king james bible text. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. They are the tribulation martyrs, described in revelation 7. Revelation 5 in the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of the world, and the great king of the church. The woman is connected with the first beast of rev. Do you know anyone for up to almost 2,000 years since the cross who was able to identify what abomination of desolation iswill be. It is of great importance to those who shall act a.
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. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary revelation. A description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water and the tree of life, and of the throne of god and the lamb. The emphasis is the particular character and nature of the penalty that god. 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. Revelation 17 niv bible one of the seven angels who.
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. Revelation bible study part 2 the 7 fold pattern in scripture, chapter 1 duration. David guzik commentary on revelation 17 describes the fall of religious babylon and the ten kings to come, who are allies of the antichrist. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 10 a. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 17 rsvce the great whore and the beast then. 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. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation.
Revelation chapter 5 matthew henry complete commentary. Read revelation 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Revelation 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Chapter 17 is revealed to us so we would have a detailed understanding of who the antichrist is. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15. It is very unlikely that the book of daneil was opened for spiritual understanding at the cross.
This chapter contains an awful introduction or preparation for the pouring out of the vials, in which we have, 1. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with. It, no doubt, will undergo many changes as we prayerfully reflect and study it in the future. This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. In the previous vial judgments, the beast world system is destroyed. 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. As jerusalem used the world power to crucify her saviour, and then was destroyed by that very power, rome. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. Ii revelation 17 in the context of the book of revelation.
In chapter 10, an angel has the book and it is opened. Study revelation 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is. The importance of the little book will be seen shortly. These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. Revelation 17 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the great whore and the beast. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for.
Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The judgment describes her condemnation, sentence, and penalty passed. Revelation 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Revelation 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. About what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart. The two witnesses verses 12 1 and there was given me a reed like a rod, and the angel stood, saying, rise, and measure the temple of god, and the altar, and those who worship therein, 2 but the court which is outside the temple leave out, and measure it not, for it is given to the gentiles, and they will tread the holy city under foot fortytwo months. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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. At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. And so with the above in mind, i offer this paper with the hope that you, the reader, will engage in a study of the book of revelation yourself. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Did the people of tyre ever have a faithful relationship to the god of the bible.
The phrase, many waters, may be a reference to images of the city, babylon, which had extensive irrigation systems. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing. They represent the great world empires which satan uses to persecute gods people. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle.
If this true and we believe it is, then the seven heads of revelation 17 must start with babylon as in daniel 2 and 7. And when i saw her, i marveled with great amazement. Others who believe that this chapter of the book of revelation refers rome, believe that this phrase could in fact refer to various ethnic groups of. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english.
It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. The seven heads are said to be seven mountains on which the woman sitteth vs. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Daniel spells out what the beast line is in detail, revelation 17 points out the final kingdom as well as the final kings of that kingdom. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem.
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard i saying, blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the lamb for ever and ever. These heads are the same as the ones on the dragon of revelation 12 and the beast of revelation. The subject of this section is the judgment of religious babylon. Previous index next the book of revelation chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the importance of this chapter in interpreting the book of revelation 2 to note the significance of the fact that the beast is not when the revelation was given 3 to ascertain the identity of the great harlot and the scarlet beast summary this is a key chapter, for the. In revelation, it is in chapter 4 verse 2, chapter 17 verse 3 and chapter 21 verse 10.