Afterwards they go in triumph to heaven, as did elijah 2 kgs 2. The olive trees of verse 4 is an israel symbol according to zechariah 4. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. New international version and the twentyfour elders, who were seated on their thrones before god, fell on their faces and worshiped god, new living. And the twentyfour elders, who were seated on their thrones before god, fell on their faces and worshiped god, saying. I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called faithful and true. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. Revelation 19 after this i heard what seemed to be the loud. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i.
Here again is a chart which shows that many of the terms in the book tie all the scenes together. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Contains the first part of their song of praise and thanksgiving. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. And he who sat on him was called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns.
We give thanks to you, o lord god almighty, the one. Revelation 11 kjv and there was given me a reed like unto bible. These two witnesses, the nations of israel, white western man, have been so mighty militarily that they could destroy their enemies through armed conflicts v. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo months.
Someone said, rise, and measure gods temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This may imply that the gospel witness of the endtime will represent a royal messianic and priestly messianic emphasis jesus as king and priest, cf. The name lord is then followed by three appellations as at chap. Either 1 the angel is speaking in the first person for god. Revelation 11 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11. Revelation 11 the two witnesses 1 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 11 new international version niv biblica.
When god gave israel the land of promise, he required them to be avengers to execute wrath on wicked peoples. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. There was given the line of thought in chapter 10 carries into chapter 11. Saying, we give thee thanks, o lord god almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. In our last lesson, the lamb and his bride were celebrating their marriage supperand now in revelation 19. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. When christ returns as king of kings, he will do exactly the same thing.
Festering and ugly sores broke out on those who had the mark of the. Verse 16 reverts to the worship of the twentyfour elders of chapter 4, in the beginning of vision. Again, this is the same as a period of three years and six months 1,260 divided by 360 equals 3 12. And the four and twenty elders, which sat before god on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped god, revelations 11. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. Revelation 611 new international version niv the seals. Revelation 611 niv the seals i watched as the lamb. 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. Revelation 11, new living translation nlt the bible app.
The one sitting on it is called l faithful and true, and m in righteousness he judges and makes war. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 19. They were the enthroned representatives of the old testament and the new testamentof israel and the church. Just as with chapter 12 of the book of revelation, chapter 11 and all of the holy bible, there are verses that are meant to be taken literally, and there are verses that use symbology and need to be interpreted. Revelation chapter 11 kjv king james version kathy, not sure what youre looking for, but if it has to do with any other scripture that has resemblance to psalm 23 in showing gods care for his people, then have a look at.
In reading, a comma is to be placed after the word lord, which presents us with the name of him who has thus triumphed, and brought the troubles of his church to an end. Revelation, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. The only possible period of time when the two witnesses could testify is during the three and a half years that precede christs returnthe time of the tribulation and the day of the lord. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And the twentyfour elders, who were seated on their. A study of the book of revelation chapter 11 verses 3 through 19. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11.
The seventh trumpet 15 then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven. Yet here, the speaker speaks of the two witnesses as being his own. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 19. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ, and he will reign forever and ever. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have. He commanded that they enforce his law within their new domain. A verse by verse exposition of revelation chapter 11 by tony warren verse one and there was given me a reed like unto a rod.