Bible Question: Revelation 6:14 says "The sky receeded like a scroll rolling up..." and then mentions details that sound like an earthquake occurs. That part is clear but my question is,"What would the sky rolling up like a scroll represent?" I've thought about this and can't come up with a scenario that fits that illustration. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Chusarcik |
Bible Answer: Greetings Chusarcik, I think that the answer to your question, Revelation 6:14 says "The sky receeded like a scroll rolling up...", is found in the verses before and after Rev. 6:14. It would appear that there is a supernatural darkness around the earth that came about as a result of Rev. 6:12-13 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; [13] And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. The word earthquake could also be translated super volcano, which we know puts out a huge amount of ash that could cause the condition mentioned. In order for verses 15 through 17 to take place God will perform something spectacular so that all will be looking up when He returns. All of the obstruction that has been blocking out the light from the sun moon and stars will be removed suddenly and low and behold there will be the Almighty sitting on His throne. There will no doubt in any ones mind what is going to happen next because that is expressed in Rev. 6:16-17 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: [17] For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Rev. 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. |