Revelation 9:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 9:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 9:5 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their tormen..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 9:5 — KJV
“And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.”
— Revelation 9:5 (KJV)
Revelation 9:5 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 9:5
“And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 9:5: given, should, kill
“And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 9:5: given, should, kill
“And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 9:5: five, months, scorpion
“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 9:5: should, kill
“And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 9:5: given, should
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