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Revelation
An uncovering, a bringing to light of that which had been previously wholly hidden or only obscurely seen. God has been pleased in various ways and at different times (Heb. 1:1) to make a supernatural revelation of himself and his purposes and plans, which, under the guidance of his Spirit, has been committed to writing. (See WORD OF GOD.) The Scriptures are not merely the “record” of revelation; they are the revelation itself in a written form, in order to the accurate presevation and propagation of the truth.
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Revelation and inspiration differ. Revelation is the supernatural communication of truth to the mind; inspiration (q.v.) secures to the teacher or writer infallibility in communicating that truth to others. It renders its subject the spokesman or prophet of God in such a sense that everything he asserts to be true, whether fact or doctrine or moral principle, is true, infallibly true.
In the Bible
19
Verses where Revelation is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 17:15
So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire revelation.
- 1 Corinthians 1:7
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 14:6
Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
- 1 Corinthians 14:26
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:30
And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
- 1 Kings 17:2
Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:
+13 more verses naming Revelation.
Scripture on Revelation
17
Entries that reference Revelation
99
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- AngelsAntichristAntipasApocalypseApollyonArmageddonAserAsiaBabylonBalacBerylBibleCageChalcedonyCherub, CherubimChryopraseChrysoliteCinnamonCrownCrystalCupCuttingDanDiademDivinationDragonDressEmeraldEuphratesFrogGateGirdleGlassHairHandicraftHarmagedonHellHyacinthIncenseJacinthJasperJudaLaodiceaLaodiceansLapidothLeopardLionLocustThe Lords DayLydiaManassesMarriageNamesNephthalimNicolaitansNumberOintmentOmega, Or OmegaPalm treeParadisePatmosPearlPenny, PennyworthPergamosPergamumPhiladelphiaRainbowResurrection of ChristRevelation Of St. JohnRomeSackclothSacrificeSardisThe SarditesSardonyxSatanSealSerpentSilkSionSmyrnaStonesStones, PreciousStreetSunSynagogueThyatiraThyine woodTimothyTopazWeights And MeasuresWineWritingZabulon
Voices on Revelation
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.