Revelation Chapter 11 
MillenniumAppearance of one like the son of Man. See Ezekiel 1:26-28 Dan. 10:5-12 and Rev 1:12-20. Measuring cord in His hand, see Zech.2:1 and Rev.11:1,21:15. |
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Revelation 11:1Measure the temple.
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Ezekiel 1:26-28
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Features of the appearance of a man above the throne. See also chart of similatities between Ezekiel and Revelation. |
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Revelation 11:1
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Isaiah 6:1
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MillenniumMeasuring reed (about 10.5 feet). Dimensions of the house. |
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Revelation 11:1A reed to measure the millenial earthly city.
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Psalms 45:13-15
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Man with a measuring line. To measure for the temple, perhaps the one rebuilt in Ezra's time, but more likely to the future temple in the Millennium. |
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Revelation 11:1
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Ezekiel 40:3,5
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Given to John a reed to measure the temple, and the altar, and them that worship in it. (This is the temple that will exist during the tribulation). Outer court given up to the nations and they tread under foot 42 months. See many references below. |
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Revelation 11:1,2 (P)
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Ezekiel 40:3,5
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JND v5, pp31,32JND Collected writings. |
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The angel has a golden reed that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall. the city is four-square 12,000 stadia; the length and breadth and height are equal (about 1,380 to 1.400 miles each way). Its wall was 144 cubits high. See links belo |
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Revelation 11:1,2
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Ezekiel 40:3-5
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JND v5, pp99JND Collected writings. |
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Jerusalem trodden down by the nations. Note no reference of this in Matt 24 or Mark 13. Could this connect more with the destruction of Jerusalem under Titus and their final dispersion among the nations after Masada and link with Deut 28:64-66? |
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Revelation 11:2
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Zechariah 12:3-9
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Beast and False ProphetBeast speaks against the Most High, and wears out the saints of the Most High. Note references to a time,times and a 1/2 time, or 1260 days, or 42 months. Also see JND collected writings Vol.11 pgs 318-321, Vol.32 pg 245 for possible 1/2wk explanations. |
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Revelation 11:2The holy city they shall tread under 42 months.
Revelation 11:3And they shall prophecy 1260 days.
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Daniel 7:25
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JND v11, pp318-321JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp318JND Collected writings. See footnote about the saints of the most high. JND v32, pp246JND Collected writings. |
70 weeks of Daniel 9 ProphecyProbably the false prophet confirming the false covenant for 1 week and then breaking it by causing the sacrifice and oblation to cease, thus bringing in the abomination of desolation. This is the time for the faithful remnant of Israel to flee. |
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Revelation 11:2,3
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Isaiah 2:12
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Nations defiling Jerusalem. |
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Revelation 11:2
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Psalms 79:1
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Also involving Christ's appearing. See further references in Joel 2:1,2. |
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Revelation 11:2,3
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Psalms 2:1-9
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Beast and False ProphetThe whole earth wondered after the beast. See 2 Thess 2:9,10. |
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Revelation 11:3 (P)
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2 Thessalonians 2:9,10
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The two witnesses who prophecy 1260 days. They are clothed with sackcloth and ashes. These are the 2 olive trees and 2 lamps which stand before the Lord of the earth. See Zech 4:3,11-14, Mal 4:5,6. These are possibly Moses and Elijah or persons like them. |
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Revelation 11:3,4 (P)These 2 witnesses prophecy 1260 days. Does this co-incide to the time of the beast's rule of 42 months?
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Zechariah 4:3,4,11-14
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JND v5, pp32,33JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp196,197JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. JND v0, pp147,148JND Notes and jottings. Further notes on the Revelation. Comments on the 2 1/2 wks? or 1260 days. |
Angels of Rev. 14ANGEL 1. This angel flying in mid heaven announces the everlasting glad tidings to those settled on the earth, saying to all with a loud voice: fear God and give Him glory, for His judgement has come and do homage to Him who made everything. See links bel |
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Revelation 11:3-13The testimony of the 2 witnesses. The gospel in the tribulation will proceed in at least 3 aspects,the gladtidings of the kingdom, the gladtidings of creation, and the testimony of the 2 witnesses, but different from the glad tidings of grace in our day.
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Nehemiah 9:6
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JND v5, pp46JND Collected wtitings. JT v48, pp461JND v2, pp232JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. JND v11, pp294JND Collected writings. JND v0, pp152JND Notes and Jottings. Everlasting gospel,Psalm 96. |
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Two olive trees. |
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Revelation 11:3,4
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Zechariah 4:3,4,11-14
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May look forward to John the Baptist, like Mal.3:1 but probably more a future bearing of the two witnesses in Rev.11:3 who are like, or are actually Moses and Elijah. |
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Revelation 11:3-12
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Isaiah 40:3-5
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Christ Instructing His Disciples about the Completion of the AgeThe glad tidings of the kingdom shall be preached to the whole world. See scripture link in Mark 13:10. See main references below in Psalm 94-100, Matt.5-7,144,000 in Rev.7:1-17 & 14:1-5,12,2 witnesses in Rev.11:1-13,and everlasting glad tidings in Rev.14 |
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Revelation 11:3-13Testimony of the 2 witnesses.
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Psalms 94:2
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JT v48, pp457 |
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Fire from Heaven. |
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Revelation 11:5Fire from the mouth of the 2 witnesses.
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2 Kings 1:10
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The two witnesses have power to shut the heaven that no rain might fall during the days of their prophecy. Fire goes out of their mouths if any wills to injure them. They have power to turn waters into blood and with every plague. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:5-6 (P)
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Exodus 7:20-21
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JND v5, pp33,34JND Collected writings. |
Beast and False ProphetThe false prophet works great signs and causes even fire to come down from heaven.(He imitates Elijah and the 2 witnesses). See references below. |
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Revelation 11:5,6
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2 Kings 1:10
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JND v2, pp224,225JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
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Heavens shut up. |
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Revelation 11:6
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1 Kings 17:1
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7 TRUMPETS2nd TRUMPET: Great mountain burning with fire cast into the sea. One third of creatures in the sea died, and one third of the ships destroyed. See links below. |
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Revelation 11:6
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Revelation 8:8,9
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JND v5, pp27JND Collected writings. |
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No rain, as judgement from God. Then rain by his prayer in 1 Kings 18:41-45. |
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Revelation 11:6
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1 Kings 17:1
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7 BOWLS3rd BOWL: poured out upon the rivers and fountains of waters and they became blood. See links below. |
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Revelation 11:6
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Exodus 7:20,21
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7 BOWLS2nd BOWL: poured out upon the sea; and it became blood and every living soul died in the sea. See links below. |
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Revelation 11:6
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Exodus 7:20-25
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JND v5, pp53,54JND Collected writings. |
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Rivers etc. turned into blood. |
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Revelation 11:6
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Exodus 7:20-25
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Judgements on Egypt. |
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Revelation 11:6
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Exodus 7:20,21
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Beast and False ProphetThe beast makes war with the saints and overcomes them. He is given authority over all the earth. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:7
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Daniel 7:21
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Christ pronounces judgment on the scribes and Pharisees and the guilt of Israel in slaying their own prophets. See links of this in 2 Chr 24:20-27, Zech 1:1 and Luke 11:49-51. |
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Revelation 11:7-11
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2 Chronicles 24:20-27
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Beast and False ProphetThe Beast comes out of the abyss (realm of Satan) after the two witnesses have completed their testimony. He shall conquer them and kill them. See beast's activities in Rev 13 and v7, how he will overcome the saints. |
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Revelation 11:7 (P)
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Revelation 13:7
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JND v5, pp33JND Collected writings. |
BabylonThe mystery of the woman and the beast which carries her, which has 7 heads and 10 horns. 5 heads are fallen, one is and one is to come. 1.Egypt, 2.Assyria, 3.Babylon, 4.Medo-Persia, 5.Greece, 6.Rome. 7.The revived Roman empire. See many links below. |
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Revelation 11:7
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Jeremiah 51:1,8
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JND v5, pp58-60JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp327,329,330JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp324JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp297,298JND Collected writings. |
7 SIGNS2nd SIGN: Great red dragon having 7 heads and 10 horns. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:7The beast who comes out of the abyss.
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Isaiah 14:12-20
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JND v2, pp195JND Collected writing. Notes on the Revelation. JND v2, pp326JND Collected writings. |
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The two witnesses' bodies are on the street for 3 1/2 days of the great city called Sodom and Egypt where our Lord was crucified. See Psalm 79:2,3. Note the contrast in Deut 21:22,23 about bodies not to remain overnight but to be buried. |
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Revelation 11:8,9 (P)
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Deuteronomy 21:22,23
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JND v5, pp33JND Collected writings. |
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Destroying God's servants and leaving them unburied. |
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Revelation 11:9
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Psalms 79:2,3
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JND v2, pp324JND Collected writings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)The hour of trial which is about to come upon the whole habitable world to try them that dwell upon the earth. See references in Isaiah 2:12. Note earth dwellers in Rev 6:10,11:10,13:8,14:6 and 17:8. This time of trial covers Rev 6 to 19. |
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Revelation 11:10
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Isaiah 2:12
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JND v5, pp39JND Collected writings. JT v5, pp265JND v11, pp162,163,167JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp234,235JND Collected writings. |
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They that dwell on the earth rejoice over them and send gifts to one another. See reference to those that dwell on the earth Rev 3:10. Also John 16:20 - the world shall rejoice. |
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Revelation 11:10 (P)
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John 16:20
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Death Swallowed up in VictoryAfter 3 1/2 days the spirit of life came into the 2 witnesses. They stood on their feet. A great voice out of heaven said "come up here" and they went up to heaven in the cloud, and their enemies beheld them. See link in Gen 5:23,24 and Jn 14:1-3. |
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Revelation 11:11,12 (P)Note similar patterns in 1 Cor.15:51-58 where saints are resurrected and for the moment all believers are on the earth in that position, then 1 Thess4:17 they are caught up. that is private but with the 2 witnesses it is public.
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Genesis 5:23,24
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Translation, (Rapture) and AscensionThe Lord coming for His saints (called the Rapture). See many references in Gen 5:23,24 and John 14:1-3. This is the key scripture that helps make the other links valid. |
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Revelation 11:11,12Two witnesses went up to the heaven in a cloud.
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Genesis 5:23,24
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JT v5, pp238JT v5, pp252JT v7, pp501-504JT v48, pp270-285JT v48, pp286-305JND v2, pp308JND Collected wtitings. JND v2, pp296,298JND Collected writings. JND v5, pp115JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp153,154JND v11, pp209JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp234,235JBS v2, pp476,478JBS v2, pp471,476,478JND v11, pp116,117 |
Translation, (Rapture) and AscensionThe catching up of both Enoch and Elijah provide a pattern for the resurrection, translation and catching up (Rapture) of the saints in the N.T. The key scripture however that puts it all together is 1 Thess.4:13-19. |
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Revelation 11:11-12
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Genesis 5:23-24
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FER v12, pp436,437 |
Translation, (Rapture) and AscensionChrist instructing His disciples that in my Father's house He will prepare you a place. He promises that He is coming again and "shall receive you to myself". This includes our resurrection and translation. In the links I have included O.T.heavenly saints |
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Revelation 11:11,12Two olive trees ( possibly Moses and Elijah or prophets like them),translated to heaven.
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Genesis 5:23,24
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JND v2, pp294JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp212JND Collected writings. JND v32, pp251JND Collected writings. JBS v2, pp470,471 |
Beast and False ProphetThe beast's mouth speaks great things and blasphemies. It was given to it authority to pursue its career 42 months. See many references below. |
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Revelation 11:12
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Jeremiah 30:7
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7 BOWLSThere were lightnings, voices and thunders; and a great earthquake such as was not since men were on the earth. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:13,19
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Ezekiel 38:19
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JND v5, pp56JND Collected writings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Jehovah shaking the heavens, earth and the nations. See day of the Lord, Isaiah 2:12 and references to shaking and earthquakes below. "And the desire of all the nations", possibly the nations longing for the rule of the Messiah. |
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Revelation 11:13Men slain in the earthquake.
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Isaiah 2:12
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JND v11, pp309JND Collected writings. |
7 SEALS7th SEAL: Silence in heaven as the 7 angels who stand before God prepare to sound the 7 trumpets. Prayers of the saints Psalm 141:2. See other references as to earthquakes*, and trumpets#. |
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Revelation 11:13,19*
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Psalms 141:2
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JND v0, pp131JND. Notes and Jottings. JND v0, pp144-147JND Notes and Jottings. |
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God judges and destroys most of the northern confederacy with pestilence, fire and brimstone, great hailstones, and earthquakes. |
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Revelation 11:13,19
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Isaiah 28:2
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JND v11, pp330JND Collected writings. God glorified at the destruction of Gog. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)A great earthquake. 10th of the city fell and 7000 men were slain. The remnant were filled with fear and give glory to God. See many links below. |
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Revelation 11:13 (P)![]()
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Ezekiel 38:19
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3rd WOE. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil has come down to the earth having great rage, because his time is short. See comment about the third woe comes quickly in Rev 11:14. See satan Isaiah 24:1-23 and 1st woe Rev 8:13. |
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Revelation 11:14
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Isaiah 24:1-23
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JND v5, pp37JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp165JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp250,251 |
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THREE WOES. See 3 other references in Rev.9:1-12, 11:14 and 12:12. |
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Revelation 11:142nd. WOE.
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Revelation 8:13
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2nd WOE has passed. The 3rd WOE comes quickly. See Rev 12:12. |
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Revelation 11:14 (P)
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Revelation 12:12
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JND v5, pp34JND Collected writings. |
7 TRUMPETS7th TRUMPET: The 7th angel announces this and there are also great voices in heaven (See Rev 10:7). The 7th TRUMPET introduces the 7 BOWL judgments in Rev 16. Also brings nearer the kingdom of our Lord and his Christ. See links below. |
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Revelation 11:15 (P)
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Exodus 15:18
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JND v5, pp34JND Collected writings. JT v48, pp433,434JND v2, pp335JND Collected writings. JND v0, pp148JND Notes and Jottings.The 7th. angel sounds and Christ takes his power. |
MillenniumSaints of the most high places receive and possess the kingdom (Millennium). |
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Revelation 11:15
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Psalms 36:9
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JT v48, pp521,522JND v11, pp247JND Collected writings. |
MillenniumSon of Man comes up even to the Ancient of Days (Jehovah) and He the Son of Man is given dominion and glory and all peoples would serve Him in the Millennium. See many references of the Millennium in Psalm 72:1-19 and 110:1. |
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Revelation 11:15
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Psalms 72:1-19
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JT v48, pp440,442JT v48, pp516,517JND v11, pp247JND Collected writings. |
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Jehovah reigning forever. |
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Revelation 11:15
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Exodus 15:18
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God judging the earth, for He shall inherit the nations. See many references in Isaiah ch's 1&2, day of the Lord etc. Is.2:12. |
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Revelation 11:15-18
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Psalms 82:8
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JND v2, pp334-344JND Collected writings.Note Pg. 335 on Rev 11:15-18 |
7 TRUMPETSSeventh angel about to sound the seventh trumpet. See Rev 11:15. Mystery of God also shall be completed, see Amos 3:7. |
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Revelation 11:15
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Amos 3:7
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JND v11, pp169JND Collected writings. |
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And round the throne 24 thrones and 24 elders and a rainbow round the throne. See Rev 11:16,17 elders and Gen.9:4. Note ch 4 (also living creatures), sets out the glory of God and Christ in creation. |
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Revelation 11:16-17
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Genesis 9:13
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JND v5, pp15,16JND. Collected writings. JND v2, pp179,180JND Collected writings, notes on the revelation |
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God of hosts. Many references in especially in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Af God's people were more limited in the return, so God's realm expanded. |
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Revelation 11:16
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Amos 3:13
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24 Elders worship God. See Rev 4:4. To Him who is, and who was. See comparison in Rev 1:4. They also say, thou hast taken thy great power and hast reigned. See Amos 3:13, Rev 19:1. |
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Revelation 11:16,17 (P)
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Amos 3:13
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JND v2, pp335JND Collected writings. |
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3 Hallelujahs: relate to the complete destruction of Babylon and the 4th to God taking kingly power looking to the marriage supper of the Lamb. There are no other specific Hallelujahs in the N.T. except these 4. Note Lord God Almighty in Rev 11:17. |
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Revelation 11:17
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Genesis 11:9
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JND v5, pp70JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp249-253JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. See page 249 for comments on kingly power. |
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When God's judgments are on the earth the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. See also Psalm 110:1; thine enemies as footstool at thy feet. |
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Revelation 11:17,18
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Psalms 110:1
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JND v2, pp338JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp270,294,295JND Collected writings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)The beast and the kings of the earth are gathered together to make war with Christ and his army. The beast and the false prophet were taken and alive both cast into the lake of fire. See many references below. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Psalms 2:2
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JND v5, pp82JND v2, pp251,252JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
MillenniumThose who were beheaded on account of the testimony of Jesus and the word of God and who refused the mark of the beast, sat upon thrones and they lived and reigned with Christ for 1,000 years. See Millenium Ps.72 and other references below. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Psalms 72:2-17
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JND v5, pp87JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp253,254JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. JND v11, pp299JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp326JND Collected writings. |
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Nations in agitation. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Psalms 2:1
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Beast and False ProphetThose that do homage to the beast are destroyed. See links below. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Jeremiah 43:11
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Jehovah searching the heart and trying the reins. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Jeremiah 17:10
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The dead great and small are standing before the throne. Books were opened and another, the book of life was opened. The dead were judged out of the things written in the books according to their works. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Psalms 69:28
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Behold I come quickly, and my reward with me. See Rev 22:7 and other links about "and my reward with me". |
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Revelation 11:18
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Isaiah 62:11
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Nations have been full of wrath. See Psalm 2:1,Rev 16:14,19:17-21. God's wrath is come and the time of the dead to be judged. See Psalm 69:28, Rev 20:11-15, plus other links. Recompense given to those who fear thy name. See Dan 12:1-3 and other links. |
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Revelation 11:18 (P)
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Psalms 2:1,2
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JND v5, pp34JND Collected writings. |
Times of the GentilesA steam of fire issues from the Ancient of days, judgments set, books opened and the beast destroyed. See many links in Isaiah 2:12 and other links below. |
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Revelation 11:18
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Psalms 50:3
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JND v11, pp317JND Collected writings. |
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The city has no temple in it, as the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb is its temple. See links below. |
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Revelation 11:19
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Revelation 3:12
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Judgements of hail, see main reference Rev.16:21(7th bowl judgement) |
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Revelation 11:19
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Genesis 9:23
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7 BOWLSTemple of God is filled with smoke from the glory of God; and no one could enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. See links below about the temple etc. |
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Revelation 11:19
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Exodus 40:34
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7 BOWLSThe temple of the tabernacle of witness opened in heaven and the seven angels who had the seven plagues(bowls)came out of the temple, clothed with bright linen, and girded with golden girdles about the breasts. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:19
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Numbers 17:7,8
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Beast and False ProphetThe beast blasphemes God and His tabernacle. See temple in Rev 11:19. Note also Dan 11:36. |
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Revelation 11:19Temple of God in heaven.
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Daniel 11:36
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Voices and thunder and an earthquake and great hail. See references below. |
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Revelation 11:19 (P)
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Job 38:22,23
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JT v48, pp444 |
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Temple of God in heaven is opened and the ark of the covenant seen there. See Rev 8:5,15:5-8. |
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Revelation 11:19 (P)
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Revelation 8:5
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JND v5, pp35JND Collected writings. |
7 BOWLS7th BOWL: A great hail as of a talent weight comes down out of heaven; and men blasphemed God because the plague of hail was so exceedingly great. See many references below. |
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Revelation 11:19
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Exodus 9:23,25
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