Revelation 12:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 12:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 12:5 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 12:5 — KJV
“And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.”
— Revelation 12:5 (KJV)
Revelation 12:5 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.
Cross-References for Revelation 12:5
“And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 12:5: rule, nations, rod
“And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 12:5: brought, forth, child
“For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 12:5: brought, forth, child
“God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 12:5: brought, forth, nations
“That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage; a prophet: Heb. a man a prophet”
Shares key themes with Revelation 12:5: brought, forth, child
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