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NASB | Revelation 6:12 ¶ I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 6:12 ¶ I looked when He (the Lamb) broke open the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth [made] of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; [Joel 2:10, 31] |
Bible Question:
Doing a Bible study... What is your opinion of these similarities? Similarity of Revelation 6:12 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; And Peter declaring a fullfilment of prophecy in Acts 2:15-22. Verse 20 contains the reference to the "moon into blood". 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: What is your interpretation as to the reason that Peter said this was a fullfillment? Is that period of time he was describing a reference to "from now, until Christ returns"? What do you think? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks |
Bible Answer: Greetings JohnK! As in most prophecy, there seems to be a near and far fulfillment to the prophecy of Joel. The pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost fulfilled part of Joel's prophecy (Acts 2:17-18), but there were parts pertaining to the Second coming of Christ (Acts 2:19-21) which have not yet been fulfilled. Why the delay? Acts 3:19-21 tells us that God is waiting for Israel to repent before He returns. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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