Revelation 9:5

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Il leur fut donné, non de les tuer, mais de les tourmenter pendant cinq mois; et le tourment qu'elles causaient était comme le tourment que cause le scorpion, quand il pique un homme.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse describes a situation where beings are allowed to torment people for five months but not kill them, comparing the pain to that of a scorpion sting. John is receiving this vision and writing it down. The key message is about divine limits on suffering and specific forms of punishment.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if you were stung by a really big scorpion that kept hurting for months. This verse talks about something similar happening to people, but they don't die; they just feel lots of pain. It's like when you're in time-out forever but can still move around and not play.

Contexte historique

The Book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle around 95 AD during Emperor Domitian’s reign. The audience primarily consisted of early Christian communities facing persecution. This apocalyptic literature is steeped in symbolic imagery familiar to the ancient Near East cultures.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern contexts, one might consider situations where people are subjected to prolonged suffering without death, such as long-term illness or harassment that doesn’t end but keeps hurting mentally and emotionally.

Thèmes

• suffering
• judgment
• torment
• apocalypse
• symbolism
• divine justice

Versets liés

• Isaiah 13:8
• Ezekiel 2:6
• Matthew 24:9
• Revelation 20:10
• Job 5:7

Questions fréquentes

What kind of torment does this verse describe?

The verse describes a painful torment similar to the sting of a scorpion, which is very painful but not fatal.

Who are the 'they' and 'them' mentioned in the verse?

'They' refers to spiritual beings or entities sent for punishment, while 'them' refers to the people being tormented.

How long is five months in this context?

Five months are literally 150 days of continuous torment as described in the apocalyptic vision of Revelation.

What does this verse tell us about divine limits on suffering?

It shows that while there is significant punishment and suffering, there are also set boundaries—people can suffer but not die from it.