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Revelation 6:13 Meaning

And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

Context Explained

11And 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.

12And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

13And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

14And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

15And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

Key Themes

cosmic eventsjudgmentsigns

Related Cross References

  • Matthew 24:29

    Both verses describe cosmic disturbances as signs of the end times.

  • Isaiah 34:4

    This verse prophesies the falling of stars, which is echoed in Revelation.

  • Luke 21:25

    This verse also mentions signs in the heavens, relating to the theme of cosmic judgment.

Source: Revelation 6:13