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Book of Revelation - Chapter 14 - Verse 19

14:19
And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

Meaning

This verse, found in the book of Revelation, illustrates a powerful and vivid image of judgment. The angel is depicted thrusting his sickle into the earth and gathering the vine of the earth, symbolizing the gathering of the wicked for judgment. The act of casting the vine into the great winepress of the wrath of God signifies the impending divine judgment and punishment for those who have rebelled against God. The image of a winepress is a common metaphor used throughout the Bible to represent judgment and the crushing of evil. In this context, it represents the final judgment of God, where the wicked will face the full outpouring of His wrath. This verse serves as a warning to those who continue to reject God and His ways, emphasizing the consequences of living in disobedience.

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