Dictionary term
Revelation
Direct answer
Revelation is God making truth known, and as a book title it refers to the Apocalypse of John centered on Jesus, worship, judgment, and new creation.
Revelation means unveiling truth from God and names the final New Testament book.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Also appears in
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Revelation when explaining apocalyptic genre, the Book of Revelation, symbols, prophecy, worship, and discernment.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Revelation as a loose codebook for every headline.
- Reference category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Related terms
- Book of Revelation, Day of the Lord, Second Coming, New Earth
The story behind Revelation
Britannica notes Revelation as an apocalyptic work attributed to John and addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor.
Revelation in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Revelation asks whether hidden truth leads to worship, endurance, and faithful witness.
The Great Almanac frames Revelation with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Revelation in the Bible
The Book of Revelation opens as the revelation of Jesus Christ and speaks to real churches through symbolic vision.
Why Revelation matters
Revelation matters because it is meant to reveal Jesus Christ and strengthen faithful witness, not merely feed fear.
Example in a reading: A page can say Revelation should be read with its first-century churches, Old Testament echoes, and worship scenes in view.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Revelation as a loose codebook for every headline.
How Revelation is used in a reading
Use Revelation when explaining apocalyptic genre, the Book of Revelation, symbols, prophecy, worship, and discernment.
Where interpretation stops
Revelation is shared here as an educational reference to support study, contemplation, and personal discernment. It is designed to inspire self-reflection but is never a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or personal advice. By treating mystical traditions as rich symbolic languages rather than absolute rules, we focus on fostering wisdom, clarity, and personal responsibility.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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