Overview
The Bible addresses revelation across 22 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, 1 Chronicles and Matthew. Closely related themes include Egypt, Burning Bush, Prophets and Silver. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Abraham, Isaac and David.
Key Bible verses about revelation
Old Testament
Exodus
Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.
And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.
And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.
And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: the LORD: or, JEHOVAH
And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.
1 Chronicles
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,
And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: of all that: Heb. of all that was with him
Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.
He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:
Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.
And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:
Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:
And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
New Testament
Matthew
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
People in the Bible and revelation
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying revelation for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 3:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus, 1 Chronicles and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Moses, Abraham and Isaac and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Egypt, Burning Bush, Prophets and Silver.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about revelation?
The Bible addresses revelation across 22 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, 1 Chronicles and Matthew. Closely related themes include Egypt, Burning Bush, Prophets and Silver. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Abraham, Isaac and David.
How many Bible verses are about revelation?
The Bible references revelation in 22 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention revelation?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 3:1: “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with revelation?
Moses, Abraham, Isaac, David and Jethro.
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