# Is “Apocalypse” in the Bible?

> No. “Apocalypse” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/apocalypse
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

Apocalypse is the Greek word for “revelation,” the first word of the last book of the Bible.

## The Bible’s words for it: “The revelation”

> The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
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> — [Revelation 1:1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/revelation/1#1) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Apocalypse” in the Bible?

No. “Apocalypse” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. Apocalypse is the Greek word for “revelation,” the first word of the last book of the Bible.

### What does the Bible say instead of “apocalypse”?

Apocalypse is the Greek word for “revelation,” the first word of the last book of the Bible. The verse is Revelation 1:1: “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,”

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