Later text
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
Intertextuality Pair
Revelation 1:7 → Daniel 7:13
Quotation
Earlier text
Daniel 7:13BSB
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
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Earlier text
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
Earlier text
And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them.
Earlier text
Genesis 12:3BSB
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you."
Significance
John modifies Zechariah's "tribes of Israel" to "all tribes of the earth," universalizing the promise to include Gentiles. The mourning represents repentance rather than judgment, as Gentiles assume the role of repentant Israel. Christ's coming with clouds signifies His inaugurated kingship and enthronement over the nations, though accomplished through suffering. This verse announces the central theme of Revelation: Christ's sovereign rule over all nations through His death and resurrection.
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- Reference Type
- Direct Quotation
- Connection Method(s)
- Promise-Fulfillment
Related Anchor-Text Networks
▸ The Son of Man Receiving Dominion
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