or her meaning is, that she was rich in spiritual things; not in grace, but in external gifts, which still remained, upon the very great pouring forth of the Spirit in the last church state; and in good works, on which she too much trusted for salvation, placing her righteousness in ...
17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. Read full chapter Revelation 3:17 in all English translationsRevelation 3:18 New International Version 18 I counsel you ...
with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality the dwellers on earth have become
This leads to the question: Is there a fundamentally Jewish sub-meaning underlying the "Harlot" interlude in Revelation 17-18? It is important to examine this passage in light of its Jewish roots in order to better understand the author's message to his readers, both in the time of his ...
The Greek word "orgizō" is used here, meaning to provoke or to be angry. This intense anger of the dragon signifies the deep-seated hatred Satan has towards God's people. Historically, this reflects the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil, where Satan's fury is directed at tho...
Revelation 22:17 Meaning and Commentary Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, come Hearing Christ say that he should come quickly, ( Revelation 22:7 Revelation 22:12 ) the Spirit and the bride express an earnest wish, and a most affectionate desire after his coming: by "...
1. The Literal meaning of a literal account2. The straight symbolic (event symbolic) meaning of a symbolic account such as a parable or a vision3. The word symbolic meaning or meanings of either a literal or a symbolic account.4. Various cryptic clues, various symbolic clues and a ...
Meaning of the Beast and Harlot. When I saw her I was greatly amazed. 7 The angel said to me, “Why are you amazed? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, the beast with the seven heads and the ten horns. 8...
It has been reported that one possibly Thyatira related congregation had a coat of arms containing seven candles with seven stars, with the fourth (reportedly to represent itself) as the largest; the coat of arms stated, "Lux Lucet in Tenebris"- meaning a light shines in the darkness. Thus...
While it is difficult, if not impossible, to explain its meaning from a historic viewpoint [17], it should be clear to us that it is a metaphor for post probationary time when mercy no longer pleads on behalf of sinners. As noted above, it is really a living death from which there ...