Revelation 8:11

Awadhi

Revelation 8:11 — Awadhi

इ तारा क नाउँ रहा “नागदौना” जउन समूचे पानी क एक तिहाई हिस्सा नागदौना मँ बदल गवा। अउर उ पानी क जे पियेस ह बहुत मनई मर गएन। काहेकि पानी बहुत तीत होइ ग रहा।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Revelation, a star named Wormwood falls to earth and poisons one-third of the water sources, making them bitter and causing death. John is recording his vision of this event.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big falling star called Wormwood makes all the drinking water taste really yucky and some people get very sick because of it. It's like if someone put too much medicine in your juice!

Historical Background

The book of Revelation was written by John, an apostle, around 95 AD while he was exiled on Patmos. The audience was the early Christian churches facing persecution under Roman rule.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, we can see this as a warning about pollution or contamination of resources that are vital to life, like clean water. It reminds us to be responsible stewards of our environment and advocate for clean supplies.

Topics

• judgment
• environmental stewardship
• apocalypse
• water
• protection
• persecution

Related Verses

• Exodus 7:17-24
• Jeremiah 9:13-15
• Matthew 24:20
• Luke 21:20-21
• Revelation 16:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this star called 'Wormwood'?

Wormwood, a type of plant, was known for its bitterness and could be used as a medicine or poison. Naming the star Wormwood emphasizes the bitter and destructive nature of the event described.

How does this relate to environmental issues today?

This verse can serve as a metaphor for how pollution or contamination can harm natural resources vital for life, reminding us to be mindful of our impact on the environment and advocate for clean supplies.

What was the historical context when John wrote this?

John wrote Revelation around 95 AD while exiled on Patmos. The early Christian churches he addressed were facing severe persecution under Roman rule, which likely influenced his apocalyptic imagery.

Can you explain the symbolism of water in this verse?

Water is a life-giving resource, and its contamination symbolizes how evil can disrupt basic necessities for survival. This highlights the severity of divine judgment described in Revelation.