Revelation 6:16

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Modern

And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.

Traditional

And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

Literal

And they say to the mountains and to the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One sitting on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb,

Latin

…et dicunt montibus, et petris: Cadite super nos, et abscondite nos a facie sedentis super thronum, et ab ira Agni:

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Greek

English

And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.

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

Luke 23:30
At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
Hosea 10:8
The high places of Aven will be destroyed—it is the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles will overgrow their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, “Cover us!” and to the hills, “Fall on us!”
Revelation 4:2
At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it.
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.
Psalm 110:5–6
The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
2 Thessalonians 1:7–9
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Psalm 14:5
There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous.
Psalm 2:9–12
You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”
Jeremiah 8:3
And wherever I have banished them, the remnant of this evil family will choose death over life,” declares the LORD of Hosts.
Revelation 6:10
And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”
Revelation 4:9
And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,

Glossary

Book of Revelation

Topics

Anger: Anger of God Despair: Shall Seize Upon the Wicked at the Appearing of Christ Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Escape: None, from the Judgments of God God's Wrath Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lamb Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Future Glory and Power of Judgment: The General Judgments: No Escape From Lamb of God: An Name of Jesus Riches: Cannot Deliver in the Day of God's Wrath Unholy Fear is Described as a Fear of Judgments

Revelation 6:16

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