Je ne vis point de temple dans la ville; car le Seigneur Dieu tout-puissant est son temple, ainsi que l'agneau.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse says that in the new heaven and earth there will be no temple because God Almighty and Jesus (the Lamb) are present everywhere. The speaker is John, who saw this vision.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine a big playground where you don't need a special place to pray or talk to God because God and Jesus are with everyone all the time, like they're right there playing with you!
Contexte historique
The book of Revelation was written by John around 95 AD. It is addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and describes a series of visions about the end times.
Application pour aujourd'hui
In our modern lives, this verse can remind us that we don't need to go to a specific place to feel close to God; He is with us everywhere, like when you're at school or playing with friends.
Thèmes
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Why is there no temple in the new heaven and earth?
There is no need for a physical temple because God and Jesus are present everywhere, making every place holy.
Who saw this vision of the new heaven and earth without temples?
John, one of Jesus' disciples, had this vision as part of his overall experience described in the book of Revelation.
How can God and the Lamb be considered a temple?
In ancient times, temples were places where people would go to meet with God. Here, it's saying that because God and Jesus are everywhere, there is no need for a physical structure; they themselves embody what the temple symbolized.
What does this verse tell us about the future?
It tells us that in the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promise to His people, He will be with them continually and all places will be holy because of His presence.