Revelation 6:15

Translations

Modern

Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.

Traditional

And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

Literal

And the kings of the earth, and the great ones, and the commanders, and the rich, and the strong, and every slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.

Latin

…et reges terræ, et principes, et tribuni, et divites, et fortes, et omnis servus, et liber absconderunt se in speluncis, et in petris montium:

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Greek

English

Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.

Notes

Revelation 6:15–17

every slave and free man hid: When God’s judgment comes, people who are not redeemed will be terrified. They will try to hide in a safe place, but they will not succeed (Isaiah 2:19–21; Ezekiel 38:20; Hosea 10:8; Luke 23:30). The prophets often warned that this great day would bring wrath and judgment (Isaiah 13:6–11; Joel 1:15; Amos 5:18; Zephaniah 1:14–15).
The key question about God’s judgment is, who can survive? (Malachi 3:2). God’s children will be happy to see him (Revelation 5:13–14; 14:3–5) because they understand God’s answer to the martyrs’ call for justice (6:9–11), and they have nothing to fear from God’s judgment (Acts 10:34–36; Romans 5:1–2). Those who have harmed God’s people will tremble in fear as they face the wrath of the Lamb.

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

God’s Anger The Day Is Coming The Purpose of the Judgments Visions

Related verses

Isaiah 2:19
Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
Isaiah 2:21
They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
Isaiah 24:21–22
In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below.
Isaiah 2:10
Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty.
Revelation 19:13–21
He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God.
Psalm 2:10–12
Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.
Hebrews 11:38
The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground.
Psalm 110:5–6
The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
Micah 7:17
They will lick the dust like a snake, like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will come trembling from their strongholds in the presence of the LORD our God; they will tremble in fear of You.
1 Samuel 13:6
Seeing that they were in danger because their troops were hard-pressed, the men of Israel hid in caves and thickets, among the rocks, and in cellars and cisterns.
Job 34:19–20
…who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
Psalm 76:12
He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.

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Caves: Afford No Protection from the Judgments of God Dens used As Places of Refuge Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Escape: None, from the Judgments of God Jesus, the Christ: King Judgment: The General Riches: Cannot Deliver in the Day of God's Wrath Rocks used as Places of Safety in Danger

Revelation 6:15

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