King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of arad an ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. Their numbertwelve gates, answering to the twelve tribes of israel. Chapter 21 begins with johns vision of a new heaven and a new earth. The first major value of numbers is that it reveals the graciousness of. The vast majority of bible expositors state that the new heaven, the new earth, and new jerusalem of chapters 21 and 22 appear in eternity, following the millennium. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. The chapter naturally falls into the following divisions. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Chapter 21 begins the longest and the last of johns last 7 visions each of which have begun with the words kai eidon. 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. The events of revelation 7 take place about 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In this chapter we move very close to the entry into canaan, but a number of experiences prior to that entry which would aid israel in the struggles to come remained to be recorded, and the record of them would fill the pentateuch, all the way to the end of deuteronomy. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. 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. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Serpents are often used as pictures of evil in the bible genesis 3.
God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and. Numbers 21 to 36 free bible commentary in easy english. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Therefore it is said in the book of the wars of the lord. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.
Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. To the jewish mind, the sea was a place of separation and evil. New heaven and earth, new jerusalem revelation chapter. Notice the interesting reversal of numbers in the verses. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the church history which ends with the rapture. Read revelation 21 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. 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.
Aug 29, 2016 in this post i provide a list of the numbers used in the book of revelation because those numbers are often seen as symbolic. Better, and there shall never enter into her anything unclean, and he that worketh abomination and falsehood, but only or, except they that have been written in the book of life of the lamb. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Revelation 22 the thousand years 20 then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, n holding in his hand the key to o the bottomless pit 1 and a great chain. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. In this post i provide a list of the numbers used in the book of revelation because those numbers are often seen as symbolic. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod.
The new heaven and the new earth are spoken of as already come at revelation 21. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. David guzik commentary on numbers 21, where god sends fiery serpents among the. The book of revelation mentions the book of life in five passages. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. The lord jesus christ was speaking of lofty themes, of worlds newly made, and yet in. There will be no respite, night or day, for those who worship the beast or its statue or accept branding with its name.
Revelation 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This is the living creature that i saw by the river of chebar. You will notice that the cherubims are identical with the living creatures. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper.
The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there. Numbers 21 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Chapters 418 future events the beginning of the sevenyear tribulation that. Through the old testament, prophets used the picture of a river as a powerful expression of richness, provision, and peace isaiah 48.
The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of god and of the lamb. The alpha and the omega indicate, that in the beginning god made the heaven and the earth, as in ch. It is a combination of historical narrative and legislation as well as the ancient poetic oracles i. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. An introduction to the vision of the new jerusalem v. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Authorship this is the first book of the torah to name a written source, the book of the wars of yhwh, num. In numbers, judah, issachar, zebulun are on the east numbers 2.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. The number12 also is the symbolic number for israel. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21 the beginning of the future eternity is described here, the most glorious time and with. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22.
David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. Of the tribe of manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the. Transforming revelation, i explain the book of revelation quite completely and sensibly but in a very unique and surprising way. Just knowing what the story actually is can be the first. Of the tribe of nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Probably john did not expect to hear that sweet gospel message just then. John in his gospel always writes greek hierosoluma of the old city. Constables notes on numbers 7 message to formulate a statement that summarizes the teaching of this book, it will be helpful to identify some of the major revelations in numbers. Therefore, in this post i want to show a comprehensive list of the numbers in the book of revelation. See the document the significance of numbers in scripture. An angel told john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the.
Commentary on the book of numbers by matthew henry old. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Chapter 21 starts the third part of the book of numbers. After the two witnesses are taken to heaven rev 11. The events in this part happened when the israelites were preparing to enter the promised land. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john still continues to see things from the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem until the end of revelation 22. 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. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. Jesus said even as moses lifted up a serpent in the wilderness even so must the son of man be lifted up. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. All the events of revelationthe end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. All is as sure as if it actually had been fulfilled for it rests on the word of the unchanging god.
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