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Book of Revelation - Chapter 16 - Verse 20

16:20
And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.

Meaning

Revelation 16:20 describes a vivid and dramatic scene where every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. This symbolic imagery conveys the immense power and destructive force of the event being described. In the context of the Book of Revelation, these catastrophic events signal the culmination of God's judgment on the world. The disappearance of islands and mountains represents the complete upheaval and chaos that will occur during this time of tribulation. This verse serves as a reminder of the ultimate sovereignty and power of God over all creation, and the inevitability of his judgment. It is a sobering depiction of the end times and a call to repentance and righteousness in the face of the impending judgment.

Theological Overview

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