Revelation 18:6

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Payez-la comme elle a payé, et rendez-lui au double selon ses oeuvres. Dans la coupe où elle a versé, versez-lui au double.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse says that the city of Babylon will receive double punishment for all the wrong things she has done to others. It's like saying, 'You did this to others; now it will happen to you twice as much.'

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if someone was mean to you and your friends, then they got twice as many time-outs as they gave out meanness points. That’s what this verse is talking about: getting back what you gave, but a lot more.

Contexte historique

Revelation 18:6 was written by John the Apostle around 95 AD to encourage and warn Christians in Asia Minor who were facing persecution. The context involves symbolic language depicting the judgment on an oppressive power symbolized as Babylon.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In today’s world, this verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions. If someone consistently spreads hate or gossip, they might face similar backlash, teaching us to be mindful of how we treat others.

Thèmes

• judgment
• consequences of actions
• justice
• moral responsibility
• punishment
• retribution

Versets liés

• Genesis 9:6
• Proverbs 24:17-18
• Ezekiel 35:15
• Matthew 26:52
• James 3:1

Questions fréquentes

Who is speaking in this verse?

The speaker in Revelation 18:6 is God, who is addressing the city of Babylon and its oppressive actions.

What does 'double unto her double' mean?

'Double unto her double' means that whatever wrong was done will be returned with twice as much punishment or consequence.

Can this verse be applied to modern-day situations?

Yes, it can remind us about the consequences of our actions. If we treat others poorly, we might face similar treatment in return.

Are there other verses that talk about retribution and justice?

Yes, many Bible passages discuss these themes, such as Proverbs 24:17-18 and Ezekiel 35:15, which also touch on the idea of receiving what one has given.