To parse is to analyze something in an orderly way. In linguistics, to parse is to divide words and phrases into different parts in order to understand relationships and meaning. For example, English students are sometimes asked to parse a sentence by dividing it into subject and predicate, and then into dependent phrases, modifiers, and so forth.
Definition of apocalyptic. 1 : of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse apocalyptic events. 2 : forecasting the ultimate destiny of the world : prophetic apocalyptic warnings. 3 : foreboding imminent disaster or final doom : terrible apocalyptic signs of the coming end-times.
Smith's Bible Dictionary. in the Apocalypse, is the symbolical name by which Rome is denoted. (Revelation 14:8; 17:18) The power of Rome was regarded by the later Jews as was that of Babylon by their forefathers. Comp.n the Apocalypse, is the symbolical name by which Rome is denoted. (Revelation 14:8; 17:18) The power of Rome was regarded by the later Jews as was that of Babylon by their forefathers.