Revelation 11:11

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Revelation 11:11 KJV describes a pivotal moment in the apocalyptic narrative, specifically the resurrection of the two mysterious figures known as the Two Witnesses. This verse marks a dramatic reversal of fortunes, demonstrating God's ultimate power over death and His enemies.

Context

Preceding this verse, the Two Witnesses had completed their prophetic ministry of 1,260 days, during which they preached and performed miraculous signs (see Revelation 11:3-6). They were then brutally killed by the beast ascending from the bottomless pit, and their bodies lay unburied in the street of Jerusalem for three and a half days, to the global rejoicing of those who hated their message (see Revelation 11:7-10). The world celebrated their demise, exchanging gifts as if at a festival, believing they were finally rid of these troublesome prophets.

Key Themes

  • Divine Resurrection Power: The central theme is the miraculous intervention of God, bringing life back to the dead. This highlights God's absolute sovereignty, even over death, and His ability to vindicate His faithful servants. It echoes other biblical accounts of resurrection, such as the dry bones coming to life in Ezekiel's vision, demonstrating God's power to restore what seems utterly lost.
  • Vindication of God's Servants: The resurrection serves as a powerful validation of the Two Witnesses' message and ministry. Their apparent defeat is turned into a spectacular display of God's approval and power, silencing their mockers and showing that God's plans cannot be thwarted.
  • Fear and Awe: The reaction of those who witnessed this event—"great fear fell upon them"—underscores the terrifying and awe-inspiring nature of God's power. It's a demonstration that God cannot be mocked, and His justice and sovereignty will ultimately prevail over all opposition.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "the Spirit of life from God" (Greek: pneuma zoēs ek tou theou) is significant. Pneuma refers to breath, wind, or spirit, and zoēs means "of life." This emphasizes that the life-giving force originates directly from God Himself, not from any human or natural source. It's a divine infusion of life, similar to when God breathed the breath of life into Adam at creation, signifying a supernatural act of re-creation and restoration.

Practical Application

Revelation 11:11 offers profound hope and a stark warning. For believers, it reinforces the truth that God ultimately triumphs over evil and death. Even in the darkest moments of persecution or apparent defeat, God has the final word, and His faithful servants will be vindicated. This verse provides assurance that God's plan will unfold despite human opposition. For those who oppose God and His messengers, this verse is a sobering reminder of God's immense power and the certainty of divine judgment. It challenges all to consider their stance before a God who can raise the dead and command the awe of His enemies, demonstrating His ultimate authority in the end times.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Genesis 2:7

    And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

  • Romans 8:11

    But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

  • Romans 8:2

    For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

  • Ezekiel 37:5

    Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:

  • Ezekiel 37:14

    And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken [it], and performed [it], saith the LORD.

  • Acts 5:5

    And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

  • Revelation 11:9

    And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.

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