Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 11:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 11:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 11 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.”
Revelation 11:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 11:5
The witnesses' power to consume enemies with fire from their mouths parallels Elijah's ministry (2 Kings 1:10-12) and Jeremiah's commission (Jeremiah 5:14). This represents the Word's power to judge and condemn—the gospel's two-edged nature (Hebrews 4:12). Reformed theology emphasizes that gospel proclamation both saves the elect and hardens the reprobate. The witnesses' supernatural protection during their testimony period demonstrates God's sovereignty over His messengers' timing. None can silence God's testimony until its appointed completion. The 'hurt' refers to premature silencing before...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 11:5
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“the God of Armies”
“If I be a man of God”
“Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.”
“Hereby you shall know that Yahweh has sent me to do all these works; for [I have] not [done them] of my own mind.”
“and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.”
“There went up a smoke out of his nostrils”
“For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”
“I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms”
“which I commanded my servants the prophets”
“and heard a voice saying to him”