Angels blew four trumpets in the previous chapter, which were only the beginning of judgment. This king is an angel, but nowhere does scripture refer to antichrist as an angel. As we begin, please note that all of chapter 10 and about half of chapter 11 is an interlude, or a parenthetical section, in the book of revelation. Chapter 11 measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. We collect from scripture, that such errors were to try and prove the christians, 1 corinthians 11. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. 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. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
Geneva study bible commentary on revelation chapter 9. Many believe that the star could actually be seen as satan. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. The sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke from the pit. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific duration. The books vivid imagery and striking symbolism have produced 4 main interpretive approaches. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In the meantime, as the seventh trumpet sounds, heaven praises god for his righteous judgment on evil revelation 11. Verses 112 upon the sounding of this trumpet, the things to be observed are, 1. So chapter 11 is a direct follow up from chapter ten which speaks of the great and bitter disappointment of 1844 which is shortly after the ceasing of papal power in 1798 v 3. If you will recall, we have already studied one portion of. The two witnesses and the 7 th trumpet previous revelation study list next zechariah in his 5 th vision.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Later in our study chapter 11 and 16, we will look at trumpet 7. Here in chapter, 9 we will look at trumpets 56 affect lost mankind directly. I replied, as i look, there is a lampstand entirely of gold with a bowl at the top of it. Revelation 11 new international version niv biblica. I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, and count the worshipers there. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. And the fifth angel sounded, and i saw 1 a star from heaven 2 which had fallen to the earth. Their influence precedes the end of the trumpet judgments, and sets the stage for the final series. Verse it should be noted that these three verses are the inspired introduction to the book.
The fifth trumpet verse 1 14 and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven to the earth, and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit commentary. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapter 16 will resume the sequence of judgments and begin bringing the book of revelation to a close.
Most commentators contrast with the condition of the natural locusts, who have no king proverbs 30. Previous revelation study list next yahweh speaking to the prophet ezekiel son of man, take a sharp sword, use it like a barbers razor and run it over you head and beard. Feb 28, 2015 here in chapter, 9 we will look at trumpets 56 affect lost mankind directly. The first four trumpet judgments are detailed in that chapter. Well, now we come to that wonderful time tonight when we look together at gods word and what a treasure. And early writers plainly refer this to the first great host of corrupters who overspread the christian church. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Shock claim prophecy laid out in book of revelation. Chapter 10 does not follow chapter 9 in time sequence anymore than the material in chapter 11 does. Then, immediately, john saw a second beast in vision and i beheld another beast coming up out of the earth. These three trumpets 57 all affect mankind directly, this is why they are given the title the three woes summary of each division of chapter. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period.
Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of god shouted for joy. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 9. The first ten verses of revelation describe the first beast or the papacy in its rise to power. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 11. Return from chapter 11 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. Revelation 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 9. Revelation 911 niv the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, bible. This seventh seal seems to contain seven more judgments called the trumpet judgments. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period or more likely the prophesied millennial temple. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. Arise, and measure the temple of god, and the altar and them that adore therein. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the hebrew tongue is abaddon, but in the greek. Verse click for chapter new international version they had as king over them the angel of the abyss, whose name in hebrew is abaddon and in greek is. In this chapter, the next two angels trumpets are sounded, following the sounding of the first four trumpets in chapter 8.
Revelation chapter 9 is the continuation of the trumpets blowing to announce gods wrath and judgment. And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders. And the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star far different from that mentioned, revelation 8. The third woe is occasioned by the dragon cast out of heaven. The book of revelation chapter 2 verses 9 11 youtube. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 9 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit. The next three trumpet blasts will bring about even worse judgment from god. The angel who was talking to me came back and roused me as through rousing someone who was asleep.
This lesson is called, doing gods will in difficult times. Breastplates were designed to protect the vital organs and sustain the life of the warrior. Firstly to note is the fact that the title of the book is contained in the first verse ie. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 9. Chapter nine completion of 70th week trumpet judgments 56 revelation 9. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation chapter. Remember that in the original, there were no chapter divisions.
Revelation 11 the two witnesses 1 i was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Some commentators say that the star is the word of god, the pit is human nature, and the lesson is that if the gospel is rejected, horrors are unleashed. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And the temple of god was opened in heaven right from the very first chapter of revelation, the sanctuary has had a very prominent place. There are a few vital points for us to note in this opening introduction. But this is far from the plain meaning of revelation 9. Their message, supernatural power, death, and resurrection are dramatic moments in the story of the end times. It is commonly accepted that the star falling from this trumpet is actually some sort of being, because of the fact that it is given a key to open the abyss. These two trumpets and the final trumpet, sounded in chapter 11, are sometimes called the woe trumpets. Considering the identity of their king verse 11, and the abyss from which they come, these locusts probably represent demons.
This chapter introduces two prophets referred to as the two witnesses. The next few chapters will discuss seven major figures in the end times, including the antichrist and the false prophet. We are now about to enter our study of revelation chapter 10. The fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet to chapter 12. Chapter 8 see notes begins with the opening of the seventh seal judgment and begins the second half of the tribulation. You sort of picture john with a bunch of legal pads trying to describe what he saw and record directly what was told to him.