Revelation 16:14 Meaning and Explanation
“For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.”
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Read Full Chapter →These demonic spirits work miracles and gather the kings of the world for battle on the great day of God Almighty.
What Does Revelation 16:14 Mean?
The vision explains the frog-like spirits: they are demonic, and they work signs to deceive. They go out to the kings of the whole world, gathering them for battle on the great day of God Almighty. Miracles here are no proof of truth, for they serve deception, just as Scripture warns of signs that mislead.
The gathering of the nations is real, but the outcome is not in doubt. It is called the day 'of God Almighty,' for the battle belongs to Him. The rulers think they assemble by their own design; in fact they are being drawn to the place of His victory. The verse steadies the reader: however vast the array against God appears, the Almighty has already named the day His own, and the Lamb will overcome.
Revelation 16:14 in the Original Language
pantokrator (παντοκράτωρ), 'Almighty' -- the One who holds power over all things.
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What does Revelation 16:14 mean?
These demonic spirits work miracles and gather the kings of the world for battle on the great day of God Almighty.