Revelation 14:20
The New Testament in Koya Language © The Word for the World International and Koya Translation Samithi, Malkangiri, Odisha 2020
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a vision where blood comes out of a winepress and covers the ground up to the bridles of horses, spreading over a vast distance. It's part of John's apocalyptic vision in Revelation. The key message is about divine judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're squeezing grapes for juice but instead of juice, it's blood everywhere, reaching as high as horse reins, and covering a huge area. This shows how serious God is when He judges the world.
Historical Background
The book of Revelation was written by John around AD 96 to early Christian communities in Asia Minor who were facing persecution. It describes future events from a prophetic vision and uses symbolic imagery common in Jewish apocalyptic literature.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse reminds us of the consequences of evil actions and the ultimate judgment that awaits all people. We should strive for righteousness and repentance to avoid such dire outcomes.
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