What is the meaning of Revelation 12:6? And the woman “And the woman…” (Revelation 12:6) points back to the radiant woman of 12:1–2. • Genesis 37:9-10 shows Joseph’s dream of sun, moon, and stars—imagery long linked to Israel. • Isaiah 66:7-8 pictures Zion giving birth to a nation in a day, echoing the woman’s labor and child. • Revelation 12:5 identifies her child as the Messiah. Taken together, the woman represents Israel, the covenant people through whom Messiah came. fled into the wilderness “…fled into the wilderness…” • Matthew 24:15-21 records Jesus warning those in Judea to flee when the abomination of desolation appears—a direct tie to this flight. • Exodus 13:17-18 shows God leading Israel through a desert route for protection; once again He uses wilderness as refuge. • Hosea 2:14 pictures God alluring Israel into the wilderness to speak tenderly to her. The flight signals both danger and divine care during future Tribulation turmoil. where God had prepared a place “…where God had prepared a place for her…” • Psalm 31:19-20 celebrates God hiding His own in “the shelter of Your presence.” • 1 Kings 17:3-6 records God preparing Cherith for Elijah, sending ravens with bread—proof He plans details before the crisis. • Isaiah 16:3-4 foretells Moab giving refuge to God’s outcasts; many see Petra (in modern Jordan) as the prepared locale. God’s forethought guarantees safety no human power could secure. to be nourished “…to be nourished…” • Revelation 12:14 repeats the promise that she is “nourished” in the wilderness, stressing ongoing provision. • Exodus 16:4 shows manna daily sustaining Israel; past faithfulness previews future supply. • 1 Kings 19:4-8 tells how an angel fed Elijah for a long journey; nourishment includes strength for endurance, not mere survival. God’s care is physical and spiritual, shielding His remnant so His promises stand. for 1,260 days “…for 1,260 days.” • Revelation 11:2-3 speaks of 42 months/1,260 days—the same span granted to the two witnesses and trampled Jerusalem. • Daniel 7:25; 12:7 describe “a time, times, and half a time” (three-and-a-half years), the final half of the Tribulation when Antichrist persecutes fiercely. • Revelation 13:5 gives the beast authority for 42 months. The identical timeframe anchors this passage to literal, measurable history: the last 3½ years before Christ’s return. summary Revelation 12:6 portrays Israel, the woman, fleeing end-times persecution. God lovingly ushers her into a wilderness refuge He planned in advance, miraculously sustaining her throughout the final 1,260 days of Tribulation. The verse assures believers that every detail of prophecy unfolds under God’s sovereign care, highlighting His faithfulness to preserve His covenant people and fulfill His redemptive plan. |
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