Revelation 6:14

Translations

Modern

The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.

Traditional

And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

Literal

And heaven departed as a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

Latin

…et cælum recessit sicut liber involutus: et omnis mons, et insulæ de locis suis motæ sunt:

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English

The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.

Notes

Revelation 6:12–14

These violent and world-shaking signs are linked in Scripture to the day of the Lord. On this day, God’s judgment will disrupt the entire created order (see Isaiah 13:4–12; 34:1–4; Joel 2:1–32; Zephaniah 2:1–3; Mark 13:1–37).

Revelation 6:12–17

The opening of the sixth seal provides a preview of the end of the world.

Revelation 6:1–16:21

Three sets of seven judgments (the seals, trumpets, and bowls) are central to Revelation. Some believe these judgments happen in a sequence, one after another, totaling twenty-one judgments.

However, it is more likely that the relationship is cyclical, similar to other Jewish apocalyptic writings (compare Daniel 2, 7, 8, 11). Each set of judgments becomes more intense and adds new details about God's judgment on those who rebel against him. In this view, all three cycles end at the same time, with the return of Christ.

Revelation 6:1–8:1

The Lamb breaks the seven seals to reveal the significance of history from God’s point of view.

Theme notes and profiles

The Day Is Coming The Purpose of the Judgments Visions

Related verses

Isaiah 34:4
All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree.
Revelation 16:20
Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found.
2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.
Hebrews 1:11–13
They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
Psalm 102:26
They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on.
Nahum 1:5
The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers.
Jeremiah 4:23–26
I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light.
Revelation 20:11
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Jeremiah 51:25
“Behold, I am against you, O destroying mountain, you who devastate the whole earth, declares the LORD. I will stretch out My hand against you; I will roll you over the cliffs and turn you into a charred mountain.
Ezekiel 38:20
The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.
Habakkuk 3:6
He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting.

Glossary

Book of Revelation Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Astronomy: Sidereal Phenomena Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Earthquakes: Islands and Mountainous Districts Liable To Earthquakes: Symbolical Heaven: Physical Heavens, Destruction of Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: General Scriptures Concerning Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Symbolical used in the Revelation of John

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