Revelation 11:12
Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, two people hear a voice from heaven telling them to come up. They ascend into the sky in a cloud while their enemies watch on. The speaker is God, and the key message is about divine intervention and deliverance.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you were playing outside and suddenly heard a loud voice from way up high saying 'Come here!' You look up and see two people floating away into the clouds, right in front of their mean bullies. That's kind of what happened here!
Historical Background
The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to encourage Christians facing persecution under Roman rule. The imagery reflects apocalyptic literature popular at the time, conveying hope and eventual triumph over adversity.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us that divine intervention is always possible, even in dire situations. For example, if you're dealing with a difficult work environment where there's bullying or unfair treatment, remember this passage as a reminder of unseen support and potential for resolution.