Historicism has produced many different, and often conflicting, interpretations of the actual historical events contained in revelation. The fact that jesus the son of ananus claims to be a voice from the four winds strongly suggests that he is the two witnesses. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. A commentary on the book of revelation revelation 11. It is likely that jesus was quoting isaiahs wording when he prophesied of the rapture, saying, the great t rumpet shall be blown isa. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The book, itself, states that its message is directed at the first century christians in asia minor, and that the events it describes would happen soon revelation 1. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets schneider, rabbi k. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 11 part 1.
People will observe their dead bodies for 3 12 days. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven trumpets 6th trumpet the little book between the second and third woes, and the sixth and seventh trumpets, there are two visions. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Revelation in popular culture the book of revelation, the rapture and. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses 11 i was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. In this chapter, the revelation of god reveals to us that there will be 2 witnesses in the end times, who will be murdered. The first is the vision of the little book, followed by the vision of two witnesses. This was a hollow, bamboolike cane plant that grew in the jordan valley. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. There was given the line of thought in chapter 10 carries into chapter 11. Revelation, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. Chapter context the eleventh chapter of revelation provides information about an event that transpires between the sounding of the. Fortytwo months, 1260 days, and a time, times, and half a time all represent a limited period of time that will be full of tribulation, distress, and persecution.
Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. But after these 3 and a half days, a breath will enter their body the breath of life, and these bodies will. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 11. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo months. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. The strong angel and the little book, revelation 10. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Revelation 11, new revised standard version nrsv the. It is likely that jesus was quoting isaiahs wording when he prophesied of the rapture, saying, the great t rumpet shall be blown. This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Revelation 11 new international version the two witnesses. Revelation 11 kjv and there was given me a reed like unto bible. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Its not that hard to understand, though i know there have been a lot of people instructed to shy away from it leave it alone, you cant understand it anyway. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there2 but leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the gentiles. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Nine out of the ten times this word is used in the new testament, it is used in revelation. Revelation 11, the 11th chapter of the apocalyptic endtimes book of the bible, talks about the 2 witnesses. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation book 1, page 11 the joseph smith papers. I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
And there was given me by christ, as appears from revelation 11. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. And they went up to heaven in a cloud while their enemies watched them. The vision of the mighty angel in chapter 10, and the vision of the two witnesses in chapter 11 correspond to each other but are not in chronological order. Shall make war with them it is at his last ascent, not out of the sea, but the bottomless pit, that the beast makes war upon the two witnesses.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The book of revelation decoded is a wonderfully clear and concise look at the endtime prophesies in revelations by connecting them back to the old and new testament teachings of the hebrew prophets and yeshua. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
The greek word for almighty is pantokrater, and it describes the one who has his hand on everything. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Lets turn to revelation chapter 4 and begin an indepth study of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, and count the worshipers there. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Part 11 20191001 in fic features, forward in christ by sarah proeber comfort in t he m idst o f c onflict. The command to measure the temple of god and the altar indicates that a new temple will indeed be built, contrary to some sites stating that only an altar would be required for jewish worship. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures.
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