Revelation 14:11

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ትኪ ስቓዮምውን ንዘለኣለም ኣለም ይወጽእ፡ እቶም ነቲ ኣራዊትን ንምስሉን ዚሰግዱ ዘለዉ፡ ሓደ ኸኣ ማሕተም ስሙ እንተ ተቐበለ፡ ለይትን መዓልትን ዕረፍቲ የብሎምን።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a punishment for those who worship the beast and receive its mark. The smoke from their torment will rise forever, with no rest day or night. It is part of John's vision in Revelation.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you did something really wrong, like not following the rules at school all the time. This verse talks about people who keep doing bad things and won't stop. God says they will be punished forever without any break from their mistakes.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Revelation, written by John around AD 95 to the seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It was a time of persecution for Christians under Roman rule.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this can be seen as a warning against following harmful trends or people who lead others away from God. For example, resisting peer pressure to do wrong things that might seem fun but are actually damaging in the long run.

Topics

• judgment
• worship
• punishment
• perseverance
• warning
• eternity

Related Verses

• Revelation 13:8
• Exodus 20:4-5
• Daniel 3:19-27
• Romans 6:16
• Matthew 25:46

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'mark of the beast' mentioned in this verse?

The mark of the beast refers to a symbol or sign that people receive when they choose to worship the beast, which represents evil forces opposing God. It's a metaphor for aligning oneself with evil rather than righteousness.

Is this punishment literal smoke and torment?

In biblical terms, the imagery is symbolic, representing ongoing suffering as a consequence of rejecting God’s ways. The details are meant to convey the severity and permanence of the judgment.

How does Revelation 14:11 relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse connects with themes throughout the Bible about choosing between good and evil, obedience versus rebellion, and enduring consequences for one's choices. It echoes warnings in both Old and New Testaments.

Why is there no rest 'day or night' mentioned?

The absence of rest day or night emphasizes the relentless nature of this punishment, highlighting that those who choose to follow evil have no respite from their consequences.