Revelation 13:3
Arabic 2023 (SAB) (الكتاب الشريف)
وَرَأَيْتُ أَحَدُ رُؤُوسِ الْوَحْشِ كَأَنَّ بِهَا جُرْحًا قَاتِلًا، لَكِنَّ الْجُرْحَ الْقَاتِلَ شُفِيَ. فَتَعَجَّبَ الْعَالَمُ كُلُّهُ وَتَبِعَ الْوَحْشَ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a beast with one head that appeared to have been wounded fatally, but its wound was miraculously healed. All the world marveled at this beast due to the healing of its deadly wound. The speaker is John, who sees these events in his vision.
Explained for Children
Imagine a superhero who gets hurt really badly, and everyone thinks he's gone for good. But then, surprise! He comes back even stronger than before. That's kind of like what happens here with this scary beast, and it makes people wonder about him.
Historical Background
Revelation was written by John the Apostle around 95 AD to seven churches in Asia Minor. The book is filled with symbolic visions meant to encourage Christians enduring persecution under Roman rule.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this could be seen as a powerful figure or organization that seems to fail but then rises again stronger than ever, causing global attention and wonder.
Topics
prophecypersecutiondivine interventionapocalyptic symbolismworld powermiracles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean by 'wounded to death'?
The phrase suggests a severe injury that should have been fatal, making the subsequent healing even more remarkable and attention-grabbing.
Is this beast a real creature or symbolic?
In biblical prophecy, the beasts often represent political powers or leaders. This is likely a symbol for an influential figure who seems to fall but then rises again.
Why does all the world wonder after the beast?
The healing of such a deadly wound would be seen as miraculous and could lead people to believe in the power or divinity of this entity, capturing their attention and loyalty.
How can we relate Revelation 13:3 to current events?
We might see parallels with political leaders who overcome significant setbacks or scandals and return to power stronger than before, captivating the world's interest.