Revelation 22:19

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ማንምም በዚህ በትንቢት መጽሐፍ ከተጻፉት ቃሎች አንዳች ቢያጎድል፥ በዚህ መጽሐፍ ከተጻፉት ከሕይወት ዛፍና ከቅድስቲቱ ከተማ እግዚአብሔር ዕድሉን ያጎድልበታል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Revelation warns that if anyone removes words from this book of prophecy, God will remove their name from the book of life and exclude them from heaven. The speaker is likely Jesus or an angel, emphasizing the importance of preserving the text as written.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special storybook about all the good things that will happen in the future. If someone erases parts of this book, God says they won't get to be part of those good things anymore. It's like when you color carefully inside the lines—changing the rules means missing out on the fun!

Historical Background

The Book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle around 95 AD while he was in exile on the island of Patmos. The audience consisted primarily of early Christian communities, facing persecution and needing encouragement about God's ultimate victory.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us to respect the integrity of sacred texts. In a modern scenario, it could apply to someone who alters religious teachings for personal gain or misunderstanding, potentially excluding themselves from spiritual community and salvation.

Topics

• integrity
• salvation
• reverence
• prophecy
• warning
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 4:2
• Proverbs 30:5-6
• 1 Corinthians 4:6
• Revelation 22:8-9
• Matthew 24:35

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this verse only about literal alteration of the text?

While it can refer to literal changes, it also warns against misinterpreting or neglecting parts of God's word, which can have spiritual consequences.

Can someone still be saved if they accidentally alter a scripture?

Accidental alterations are different from intentional ones. The key is to approach the Bible with reverence and seek understanding through study and prayer.

How does this verse apply to modern translations of the Bible?

It applies by emphasizing the importance of accuracy in translation, ensuring that the original message and intent are preserved as much as possible.

What is the 'book of life' mentioned in Revelation 22:19?

The book of life is a metaphor for God's record of those who are saved. It represents eternal life with God, and altering God's words can exclude one from this list.