Revelation 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 8:1 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 8:1 — KJV
“And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.”
— Revelation 8:1 (KJV)
Revelation 8:1 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 8:1
“Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. measures: the word in the Greek is a measure containing about a peck and a half, wanting a little more than a pint”
Shares key themes with Revelation 8:1: heaven, about, half
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Shares key themes with Revelation 8:1: opened, about, half
“And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 8:1: about, space, hour
“And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 8:1: about, space, hour
“But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 8:1: about, space, hour
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