Revelation 6:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They're crying out to the mountains and rocks, 'Please fall on us and hide us from God on his throne and from the anger of the Lamb.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When judgment comes, people would rather be crushed by mountains than face God's wrath.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is from the Book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John around AD 95 during the Roman Emperor Domitian's persecution of Christians, which included exile and martyrdom. It depicts a vision of the end times where, as the sixth seal is opened, people react in terror to divine judgment, crying out to be hidden from God on His throne and from the wrath of the Lamb, symbolizing Jesus as both savior and judge. This imagery echoes Old Testament passages like Hosea 10:8, reflecting a cultural context of fear and impending doom amid widespread oppression.

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