In some ways this verse represents the theme that the book of revelation is. This book is perhaps the greatest defense of the sabbath written during the 20th century. A conjecture concerning the design of the book may be safely indulged. In hebrew voices, the hebrew manuscript of the book of revelation. A messianic bible study of the book of revelation yashanet. While the book of revelation is an apocalypse when it comes to its genre, it is not a pure apocalypse in that it is set in the context of a letter. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels. Millennialism from the hebrew bible to the present, edited by leonard j. It is said in a few places in the new testament such as 1peter 2 and hebrews 4 that. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. A hebrew manuscript of the book of revelation british. The book of revelation is a key book to help gods children know how gods plan for our world is going to end.
An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Through jewish eyes messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation through hebrew eyes lost in. Revelation through jewish eyes messianic teaching of. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Can a prechristian version of the book of revelation be recovered. Lost in translation the book of revelation through hebrew eyes is a.
This information about which text in hebrew or greek was used to translate for the particular version, in this case the nkjv is right in the preface or the introduction of the nkjv. Hebrews revelation the expositors bible commentary. There is no way john could symbolize his beloved city as heavenly jerusalem without a reference to the catastrophic destruction of earthly jerusalem and its majestic temple. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Idiomatic language in revelation is discussed in the commentary and the footnotes. Occasionally he weighs alternate views of the book in the. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Bible revelations is anonproselytizing messianic web site which is not directed at jews but at zionist christians, to proclaim judaism as the one only true faith under rabbinic authority to them. Some account for this omission as an indication that the antichrist will come from dan. Messianic jewish audio and videos available, if you are looking for a solid teaching ministry, then you have found a home. There was a man named samuele bacchiocchi who for his doctoral thesis wrote a book entitled from sabbath to sunday. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. The book of revelation is of the genre of mystical jewish writings, called torat. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,451,012 views.
The discussion about the lords day in the episode on the hebrew manuscript of the book of revelation was interesting. Kittel himself rejected christianity, the claims of jesus christ, and the. Hebrew audio bible book of revelations chapter 1 youtube. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
The name yehovah with full vowels referring to yehoshua mashiach, the aleph tav, and the jewish understanding of the messiah coming. The book of revelation through hebrew eyes lost in translation, vol. This episode of hebrew voices is one of the most exciting things i have ever discovered. Revelation chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new.
There is much evidence to confirm that the gospel of matthew was. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. For this is the way of wisdom to acquire ideas one after another until, in the end, there emerges one complete concept for which all of the prefaces were necessary. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation describes jesus coming on a white horse with a sword in his mouth rev. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. 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. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. His interest is in johns use of the hebrew bible so there is less reference to greek and roman sources than in aunes commentary. The third evidence of a hebrew text is that sometimes taking the greek literally results in a clumsy english translation or a sentence may even fail to make sense. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Almost everyone thinks the hebrew text has been slightly corrupted in transmission and possible emendations should be considered. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7. This commentary is not an in depth analysis of the text but rather a good summary of that analysis highlighting key points. All that is known is that this john was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such. It presents the book as a revelation which god gave. Except for some minor personal commentary that john gives us time to time. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Ford, in her volume on revelation in the anchor bible commentary series now. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. The scriptures, using the ancient hebrew calendar, described the increase of the waters additional flood water beyond the initial forty days and forty nights genesis 7. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. I will confess that up until only a few months ago i did not think i would ever teach the book of revelation. This 17th century manuscript in the british library contains the name yehovah with full vowels and refers to yehoshua mashiach.
If you just looking for fluff and stuff this is not your place. 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 book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. I am under the impression that matthew wrote his gospel in hebrew. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Beth goyim messianic congregation a messianic jewish congregation where jew and gentile meet as one people like in the book of acts in new jersey near new york. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The introductory verse betrays the complicated character of the whole work. Part 2, nehemia gordon, aj bernard, and tbone, unlock the original meaning of the keys of death, and reveal a message for the 10 lost tribes that was lost in translation.
I am very appreciative of the book introductions talking about the authorship, dating, key points, as well as other extrabiblical information that in many ways is crucial to understanding the purpose of the text. Aleister crowley 18751947 claimed that he was the beast prophecized in the book of revelation and took the name. This brief commentary and study guide is designed to help us in our understanding of the book of revelation. The book brings comfort as we learn that god is in control and he is moving toward the return of jesus to this earth and the working out his plan. Make sure you first listen to part 1 of the hebrew manuscript of the book of revelation. One thing i had noticed in my own work on the book of revelation over the years. Summary of hebrews, the general epistles and revelation. When the book of revelation, and the other texts of the new testament are interpreted in light of torat hasod, there is one figure who emerges to fill the mold made by jewish writers who lived both before and after he died forty years before the temple was destroyed. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered. Its always best to keep visions and revelations to ones self unless commanded otherwise. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
It unites greek and hebrew elements, and gives both a christian fulness of meaning. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. It was for the simple reason that so many commentaries.
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