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Revelation 6:16-1964 bbe — And they say to the mountains and to the rocks, Come down on us, covering us from the face of him who is seated on the…

Bible in Basic English

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And they say to the mountains and to the rocks, Come down on us, covering us from the face of him who is seated on the high seat, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

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For the great day of their wrath is come, and who may keep his place?

— Revelation 6:16-1964, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? ”

Revelation 6 — Context

13

And the stars of heaven were falling to the earth, like green fruit from a tree before the force of a great wind.

14

And the heaven was taken away like the roll of a book when it is rolled up; and all the mountains and islands were moved out of their places.

15

And the kings of the earth, and the rulers, and the chief captains, and the men of wealth, and the strong, and every servant and free man, took cover in the holes and the rocks of the mountains;

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And they say to the mountains and to the rocks, Come down on us, covering us from the face of him who is seated on the high seat, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

17

For the great day of their wrath is come, and who may keep his place?

Revelation 6:16-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 6:16-1964 say?
Revelation 6:16-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they say to the mountains and to the rocks, Come down on us, covering us from the face of him who is seated on the high seat, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of their wrath is come, and who may keep his place?”
Where is Revelation 6:16-1964 in the Bible?
Revelation 6:16-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 6, verses 16–1964.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 6:16-1964.
What translation should I read Revelation 6:16-1964 in?
Revelation 6:16-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 6:16-1964?
Revelation 6:16-1964 reads (BBE): “And they say to the mountains and to the rocks, Come down on us, covering us from the face of him who is seated on the high seat, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of their wrath is come, and who may keep his place?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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