Revelation 6:16

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ተራራዎቹንና አለቶቹንም “ጋርዱን! በዙፋኑ ላይ ከተቀመጠው ፊት፥ ከበጉም ቊጣ ሰውሩን!

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Revelation, people are so afraid of God's wrath that they beg for the mountains and rocks to fall on them and hide them. The ones speaking fear the power of God and Jesus Christ.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were so scared of a big storm that you wished a giant blanket could cover you up completely. In this verse, people are wishing the earth itself would protect them from something even scarier than any storm!

Historical Background

The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to encourage Christians in Asia Minor who were facing persecution. The cultural and religious setting included various pagan practices and Roman imperial worship.

Living It Out Today

Imagine someone realizing they need to change their life after a near-miss accident or serious illness. This verse can remind us that sometimes it takes a wake-up call for people to seek protection from God's judgment through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

Topics

• judgment
• repentance
• fear of God
• protection
• wrath
• salvation

Related Verses

• Matthew 24:30
• Luke 21:25-26
• Joel 2:1-2
• Isaiah 2:19
• Revelation 20:11

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Revelation 6:16?

It's not explicitly stated, but it appears to be people who are terrified of God’s judgment.

What does 'wrath of the Lamb' mean?

The 'Lamb' refers to Jesus Christ. This phrase emphasizes that even though Jesus is gentle and meek like a lamb, He also has divine power to judge sin.

How can Revelation 6:16 be applied in today’s world?

It teaches about the seriousness of judgment day and how people should seek protection through faith rather than hiding from God's presence.

What cultural context influenced this verse?

Written during a time when Christians faced persecution, this verse reflects fears and hopes for divine intervention amidst hardships.