Revelation 8:11

French Jerusalem 1998

l'astre se nomme "Absinthe": le tiers des eaux se changea en absinthe, et bien des gens moururent, de ces eaux devenues amères.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In Revelation 8:11, the star called Wormwood poisons one-third of all water sources, making them bitter and causing many people to die from drinking them. This is part of a series of judgments described by John in his vision.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if someone sprinkled something yucky into your favorite drink, making it taste awful and even dangerous to drink. That's what happened here, but on a much bigger scale, affecting water everywhere and making lots of people sick.

Contexte historique

The Book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle around AD 96 while he was exiled on Patmos. This book is addressed primarily to seven churches in Asia Minor and reflects his vision of future events leading up to Christ's return, set against the backdrop of Roman persecution.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Just as water poisoning affects everyone who drinks it, modern issues like pollution or misinformation can affect us all. We need to be careful about what we consume and share, ensuring that our actions don't harm others.

Thèmes

• judgment
• symbolism
• water
• persecution
• visions
• revelation

Versets liés

• Numbers 21:5-6
• Jeremiah 9:14
• Revelation 8:7
• Exodus 7:17-21
• Matthew 3:10

Questions fréquentes

What is Wormwood in Revelation 8:11?

Wormwood, or 'absinthe' in some translations, refers to a bitter-tasting plant. Here it symbolizes poison that contaminates water sources.

Why does one-third of the waters become wormwood?

This is part of God's judgment described through John's visions, illustrating severe consequences as part of end-times events.

How can we apply this to our lives today?

We should be mindful of what influences us and how we share information. Just like contaminated water harms people, harmful misinformation or toxic content can negatively impact others too.

Are there other mentions of wormwood in the Bible?

Yes, wormwood appears several times in the Old Testament as a symbol for bitterness and sorrow, such as in Lamentations 3:15 where it represents suffering and distress.