Revelation 8:1

Revelation · New Testament · Chapter 8

“And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.”Revelation 8:1

What Does Revelation 8:1 Mean?

Revelation 8:1 is found in the book of Revelation, chapter 8, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to Revelation 8:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Zechariah 2:13“Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.”Habakkuk 2:20“But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.”Revelation 6:1“And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.”Psalms 62:1“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”2 Timothy 3:1“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”Job 4:16“It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,”Psalms 37:7“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”Revelation 5:1“And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.”Revelation 6:9“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:”Revelation 6:12“And 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;”Revelation 6:3“And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.”Revelation 6:5“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.”Revelation 6:7“And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.”Revelation 5:9“And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;”

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