Revelation 11:5
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
তেওঁলোকক কোনোৱে যদি অনিষ্ট কৰিব খোজে, তেনেহলে তেওঁলোকৰ মুখৰ পৰা জুই ওলায় আৰু তেওঁলোকৰ শত্ৰুবোৰক গ্ৰাস কৰে৷ কোনোৱে যদি তেওঁলোকক অনিষ্ট কৰিব খুজিব, তেনেহলে একেদৰে তেওঁ হত হ’ব লাগিব।
What Does This Mean?
This verse talks about two witnesses who have a special power: if anyone tries to hurt them, fire comes out of their mouths and destroys the enemies. The speaker is describing this divine protection.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have super friends who can breathe fire like dragons! If someone is mean to them, they can burn up the bad guys. It's like a superhero story but from God!
Historical Background
The book of Revelation was written by John around AD 95, during a time when Christians faced persecution under Roman rule. The audience was likely early Christian communities who needed encouragement and prophecy.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this could apply to how we protect the vulnerable or fight against injustice. Like standing up for someone being bullied, knowing that there's divine support behind our actions.
Topics
protectiondivine interventionfaithfulnessjudgmentwitnessespersecution
Related Verses
Exodus 7:8-132 Kings 1:9-14Matthew 10:16Luke 21:12-15Acts 5:17-18
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the two witnesses mentioned in this verse?
The two witnesses are not explicitly named, but they symbolize faithful messengers of God who preach and perform miracles. They represent divine authority and protection.
What does it mean that fire comes out of their mouths?
This imagery suggests a supernatural power given by God to defend the witnesses against those who would harm them, indicating a fierce and immediate judgment on their enemies.
How should this verse influence our understanding of divine protection?
It reminds us that those who serve God faithfully can expect His protection. This doesn't mean we are immune to all harm but signifies that God will defend those who stand for Him.
Can Revelation 11:5 be applied to modern situations?
Yes, it provides comfort and courage to believers facing opposition or persecution today. It encourages us to trust in divine intervention when we are unfairly targeted.
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