Revelation 6:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 6:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 6:9 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 6:9 — KJV
“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:”
— Revelation 6:9 (KJV)
Revelation 6:9 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 6:9
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 6:9: altar, slain, word
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 6:9: altar, slain, word
“Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. captives: Heb. captivity”
Shares key themes with Revelation 6:9: opened, fifth, saw
“They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;”
Shares key themes with Revelation 6:9: saw, under, slain
“Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 6:9: saw, word, god
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