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New TestamentRevelation · Chapter 12

Revelation 12:16

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 12:16 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Revelation 12:16 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Revelation 12:16 — KJV

And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

Revelation 12:16 (KJV)

Revelation 12:16 in Context — About the Book of Revelation

Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.

Christ's ultimate victoryHeaven's worshipPerseverance of the saintsEvery tear wiped awayThe new creation
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Cross-References for Revelation 12:16

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.

Shares key themes with Revelation 12:16: earth, opened, mouth

And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.

Shares key themes with Revelation 12:16: earth, opened, mouth

And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel: substance...: or, living substance which followed them was...: Heb. was at their feet

Shares key themes with Revelation 12:16: earth, opened, mouth

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Shares key themes with Revelation 12:16: earth, woman, dragon

And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.

Shares key themes with Revelation 12:16: earth, woman, dragon

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey