Revelation 12:1

Revelation · New Testament · Chapter 12

“And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:”Revelation 12:1

What Does Revelation 12:1 Mean?

Revelation 12:1 is found in the book of Revelation, chapter 12, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include New Creation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Revelation 12:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Luke 21:25“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;”Ephesians 5:32“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”Isaiah 62:3“Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.”Micah 5:3“Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.”Luke 21:11“And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.”Isaiah 54:5“For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.”Isaiah 60:19“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.”Isaiah 66:7“Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.”Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”Song of Solomon 6:10“Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?”Zechariah 9:16“And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.”Revelation 12:3“And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.”2 Chronicles 32:31“Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.”Psalms 104:2“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”Isaiah 61:10“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”Matthew 24:30“And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”Mark 13:25“And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.”Luke 2:6“And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.”Revelation 21:23“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”Isaiah 49:14“But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.”

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