Revelation 18:6

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

她怎样待人，也要怎样待她， 按她所行的加倍地报应她； 用她调酒的杯加倍地调给她 喝 。

这是什么意思？

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.'

儿童解释

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.

历史背景

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.

今日应用

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.

主题

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

相关经文

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

常见问题

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.