Revelation 11:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But after the three-and-a-half days a breath of life from God entered them, they stood up on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.

Berean Standard Bible:

But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them.

American Standard Version:

And after the three days and a half the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them that beheld them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} after^{G3326} three^{G5140} days^{G2250} and^{G2532} an half^{G2255} the Spirit^{G4151} of life^{G2222} from^{G1537} God^{G2316} entered^{G1525} into^{G1909} them^{G846}, and^{G2532} they stood^{G2476} upon^{G1909} their^{G846} feet^{G4228}; and^{G2532} great^{G3173} fear^{G5401} fell^{G4098} upon^{G1909} them which saw^{G2334} them^{G846}.

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Commentary for Revelation 11:11

Revelation 11:11 is a verse from the New Testament's Book of Revelation, attributed to John of Patmos, which is a prophetic and apocalyptic text. The verse is part of a larger narrative concerning two witnesses who prophesy in sackcloth, a symbol of mourning and repentance, for 1,260 days (often interpreted as 3.5 years or a time, times, and half a time from Daniel 7:25 and 12:7). These witnesses are empowered to perform miracles and are eventually killed by the beast that comes up from the abyss, a figure associated with the Antichrist or an oppressive political power.

The historical context of the Book of Revelation is rooted in the late first century AD, a time when the early Christian community faced persecution, particularly under the Roman Empire. The imagery and symbolism used in Revelation, including the two witnesses, are thought to represent the Church's struggle against oppressive forces and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.

In Revelation 11:11, after lying dead in the street for three and a half days, the two witnesses are resurrected by the "Spirit of life from God." This event is a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty over death and the forces of evil. The witnesses' resurrection and their standing on their feet signify vindication and the assurance of life after death, resonating with the Christian hope of resurrection as exemplified in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The reaction of "great fear" from those who witness this event underscores the awe-inspiring and terrifying nature of divine intervention, serving as a warning and a call to repentance for those who oppose God.

The themes of this verse include the power of God over death, the vindication of the faithful, the fear of God as a proper response to divine power, and the ultimate victory of good over evil. The resurrection of the two witnesses prefigures the final resurrection and the ultimate triumph of God's people, as depicted in the eschatological (end times) visions of the Book of Revelation. This verse, therefore, serves both as a source of hope for believers and as a sobering reminder of the consequences of opposing the divine will.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3326
   There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μετά
   Transliteration: metá
   Pronunciation: met-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5140
   There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τρεῖς
   Transliteration: treîs
   Pronunciation: tree'-ah
   Description: a primary (plural) number; "three":--three.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2250
   There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμέρα
   Transliteration: hēméra
   Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
   Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2255
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἥμισυ
   Transliteration: hḗmisy
   Pronunciation: hay'-mee-soo
   Description: neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to ἅμα (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi-; (as noun) half:--half.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4151
   There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πνεῦμα
   Transliteration: pneûma
   Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
   Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2222
   There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζωή
   Transliteration: zōḗ
   Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
   Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
10. Strong's Number: G1525
    There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
    Transliteration: eisérchomai
    Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
    Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
    
11. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
    
12. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2476
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵστημι
    Transliteration: hístēmi
    Pronunciation: stah'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively):--abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare τίθημι.
    
14. Strong's Number: G4228
    There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πούς
    Transliteration: poús
    Pronunciation: pooce
    Description: a primary word; a "foot" (figuratively or literally):--foot(-stool).
    
15. Strong's Number: G3173
    There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέγας
    Transliteration: mégas
    Pronunciation: meg'-as
    Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
    
16. Strong's Number: G5401
    There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φόβος
    Transliteration: phóbos
    Pronunciation: fob'-os
    Description: from a primary (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:--be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
    
17. Strong's Number: G4098
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πίπτω
    Transliteration: píptō
    Pronunciation: pet'-o
    Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2334
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεωρέω
    Transliteration: theōréō
    Pronunciation: theh-o-reh'-o
    Description: from a derivative of θεάομαι (perhaps by addition of ὁράω); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.