11 Bible Verses about earthquakes
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Suddenly there was an earthquake of such violence that the Jail was shaken to its foundations; all the doors flew open, and all the prisoners' chains were loosened.
Then the Temple of God in Heaven was opened, and the Ark containing his Covenant was seen in his Temple; and there followed 'flashes of lightning, cries, peals of thunder,' an earthquake, and 'a great storm of hail.'
When suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself upon it.
The Roman Captain, and the men with him who were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake and all that was happening, became greatly frightened and exclaimed: "This must indeed have been God's Son!"
For 'nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom,' and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
For 'nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom'; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This will be but the beginning of the birth-pangs.
And there will be great earthquakes, and plagues and famines in various places, and there will be terrible appearances and signs in the heavens.
And I saw the Lamb break the sixth seal, and then there was a great earthquake. The sun became black, like sackcloth, and the moon, which was at its full, like blood.
Then the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it down upon the earth; and there followed 'peals of thunder, cries, flashes of lightning,' and an earthquake.
At that very time a great earthquake occurred. A tenth part of the city fell, and seven thousand people perished in the earthquake. Those who escaped were much terrified, and praised the God of Heaven.
There followed 'flashes of lightning, cries, and peals of thunder'; and there was a great earthquake, such as had not occurred since man began to be upon the earth--none so great;
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Earthquakes » Men always terrified by
The Roman Captain, and the men with him who were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake and all that was happening, became greatly frightened and exclaimed: "This must indeed have been God's Son!"
At that very time a great earthquake occurred. A tenth part of the city fell, and seven thousand people perished in the earthquake. Those who escaped were much terrified, and praised the God of Heaven.
Earthquakes » Prophecies of
Then the Temple of God in Heaven was opened, and the Ark containing his Covenant was seen in his Temple; and there followed 'flashes of lightning, cries, peals of thunder,' an earthquake, and 'a great storm of hail.'
For 'nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom,' and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
For 'nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom'; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This will be but the beginning of the birth-pangs.
Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
Then the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it down upon the earth; and there followed 'peals of thunder, cries, flashes of lightning,' and an earthquake.
Earthquakes » As judgments
Earthquakes » Instances of » At sinai
Then his voice shook the earth, but now his declaration is-- 'Still once more I will cause not only the earth to tremble, but also the heavens.'
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
Leaving the Temple Courts, Jesus was walking away, when his disciples came up to draw his attention to the Temple buildings. "Do you see all these things?" was his answer. "I tell you, not a single stone will be left here upon another, which will not be throne down," So, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up to him privately and said: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your Coming, and of the close of the age." read more.
Jesus replied to them as follows: "See that no one leads you astray; for, many will take my name, and come saying 'I am the Christ,' and will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; take care not to be alarmed, for such things must occur; but the end is not yet here. For 'nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom,' and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
As Jesus was walking out of the Temple Courts, one of his disciples said to him: "Teacher, look what fine stones and buildings these are!" "Do you see these great buildings?" asked Jesus. "Not a single stone will be left here upon another, which shall not be thrown down." When Jesus had sat down on the Mount of Olives, facing the Temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew questioned him privately: read more.
"Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign when all this is drawing to its close." Then Jesus began: "See that no one leads you astray. Many will take my name, and come saying 'I am He', and will lead many astray. And, when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; such things must occur; but the end is not yet. For 'nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom'; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This will be but the beginning of the birth-pangs.
When some of them spoke about the Temple being decorated with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said: "As for these things that you are looking at, a time is coming when not one stone will be left upon another here, which will not be thrown down." So the disciples questioned Jesus: "But, Teacher, when will this be? and what sign will there be when this is near?" read more.
And Jesus said: "See that you are not led astray; for many will take my name, and come saying 'I am He,' and 'The time is close at hand.' Do not follow them. And, when you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified, for these things must occur first; but the end will not be at once." Then he said to them: "'Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom,' And there will be great earthquakes, and plagues and famines in various places, and there will be terrible appearances and signs in the heavens.
Earthquakes » Are visible tokens of » God's anger
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Convulsion and receding of the sea
Earthquakes » Symbolical
At that very time a great earthquake occurred. A tenth part of the city fell, and seven thousand people perished in the earthquake. Those who escaped were much terrified, and praised the God of Heaven.
And I saw the Lamb break the sixth seal, and then there was a great earthquake. The sun became black, like sackcloth, and the moon, which was at its full, like blood. 'The stars of the heavens fell' to the earth, as when a fig-tree, shaken by a strong wind, drops its unripe fruit. The heavens disappeared like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.
There followed 'flashes of lightning, cries, and peals of thunder'; and there was a great earthquake, such as had not occurred since man began to be upon the earth--none so great;
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Overturning of mountains
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » In uzziah's reign
Earthquakes » Islands and mountainous districts liable to
Earthquakes » Before destruction of jerusalem, predicted
For 'nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom,' and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
And there will be great earthquakes, and plagues and famines in various places, and there will be terrible appearances and signs in the heavens.
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes » Are visible tokens of » God's presence
Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The overthrow of kingdoms
Earthquakes » Are visible tokens of » God's power
Then his voice shook the earth, but now his declaration is-- 'Still once more I will cause not only the earth to tremble, but also the heavens.'
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Opening of the earth
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » in the wilderness
Earthquakes » Instances of » In canaan, in the days of uzziah, king of judah
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » In strongholds of philistines
Earthquakes » At Christ's second coming, predicted
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Rending of rocks
Suddenly the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were torn asunder,
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » When elijah fled from jezebel
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » At our lord's death
Suddenly the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were torn asunder,
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » At out lord's resurrection
When suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself upon it.
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » At mount sinai
Earthquakes » Instances of » When korah, dathan, and abiram were swallowed up
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » At philippi
Suddenly there was an earthquake of such violence that the Jail was shaken to its foundations; all the doors flew open, and all the prisoners' chains were loosened.
Earthquakes » Instances of » When jonathan and his armor-bearer attacked the garrison at gibeah
Earthquakes » Instances of » When the lord revealed himself to elijah in the still small voice
Earthquakes » Instances of » When paul and silas were in prison at philippi
Suddenly there was an earthquake of such violence that the Jail was shaken to its foundations; all the doors flew open, and all the prisoners' chains were loosened.
Earthquakes » Instances of » At the crucifixion of jesus
Suddenly the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were torn asunder,
Earthquakes » Instances of » At the resurrection of jesus
When suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself upon it.
Earthquakes » Figurative
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