Revelation 7:4

Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)

แล้วข้าพเจ้าได้ยินว่าจำนวนผู้รับการประทับตราคือ 144,000 คนจากทุกเผ่าของอิสราเอล

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

This verse describes a vision where John hears that exactly 144,000 people from all the tribes of Israel are being marked or sealed by God for protection. The number indicates a specific and complete group chosen by God.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine you have a big box of crayons with 144 different colors, each one special and important. Now think about how God has picked exactly that many people from every part of Israel to keep safe in the future.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

The Book of Revelation was written by John, likely on Patmos around 95 AD. The audience was primarily early Christians facing persecution under Roman rule. This chapter reflects on divine protection and assurance for God's faithful followers amidst trials.

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In modern terms, imagine a community center that guarantees safety to exactly 144 members from every neighborhood during a city-wide crisis. It reassures those chosen of their value and security in the face of uncertainty.

หัวข้อ

• salvation
• protection
• tribulation
• Israelites
• divine intervention
• hope

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Genesis 32:12
• Revelation 7:9
• Revelation 14:1-5
• Exodus 12:38
• Numbers 1:46

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

What does 'sealed' mean in this context?

'Sealed' here refers to being marked for divine protection, indicating that these individuals are specially safeguarded by God during troubled times.

Why is the number 144,000 specific?

The precise number signifies completeness and perfection in God’s plan. It represents a full and definitive group chosen for salvation or protection.

How does this relate to the tribes of Israel?

It suggests that each tribe is represented equally, emphasizing the inclusion of all parts of the Jewish nation within God's protective plans.

Can anyone be part of these 144,000 today?

The interpretation varies among scholars. Some see it as a literal number of Jews from Israel, while others view it symbolically to include all who are faithful to God in Christ.