Jelenések 11:10

Biblia Karoli Gaspar

És a földnek lakosai örülnek és örvendeznek rajtok, és ajándékokat küldenek egymásnak; mivelhogy e két próféta gyötörte a földnek lakosait.

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dwell: Revelation 12:13, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 13:14, Matthew 10:22

rejoice: Judges 16:23, Judges 16:24, Psalms 13:4, Psalms 35:19, Psalms 35:24-26, Psalms 89:42, Proverbs 24:17, Jeremiah 50:11, Obadiah 1:12, Micah 7:8, John 16:20

make: Nehemiah 8:10-12, 1 Corinthians 13:6, Esther 9:19-22

these: Revelation 11:5, Revelation 11:6, Revelation 16:10, 1 Kings 18:17, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 22:8, 1 Kings 22:18, Jeremiah 38:4, John 7:7, Acts 5:33, Acts 7:54-57, Acts 17:5, Acts 17:6

Reciprocal: Exodus 32:6 - sat down Numbers 12:6 - a prophet Judges 19:6 - let thine heart 1 Samuel 30:16 - eating 2 Chronicles 18:26 - Put 2 Chronicles 25:16 - forbear Esther 2:18 - gave gifts Esther 3:15 - sat down Esther 5:14 - go thou in Psalms 64:5 - encourage Psalms 80:6 - our enemies Amos 5:10 - hate Amos 6:13 - which Habakkuk 1:15 - therefore Matthew 23:34 - prophets Matthew 27:4 - What Matthew 27:40 - saying Mark 6:16 - It is Mark 6:21 - his birthday Revelation 11:18 - the nations Revelation 12:12 - Woe

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And they that dwell upon the earth,.... Out of which the beast arose, and over which he reigns, even the inhabitants of the Roman empire, often in this book called the earth, the followers of antichrist, men that mind nothing but earth, and earthly things:

shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; as is usual with persons, and was with the Jews, to do in times of public rejoicing; see Esther 9:18.

Because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth; not because they were tormented by them, but because they were now freed from their tormenting ministry; they had tormented them by the preaching of the Gospel, which is foolishness, and the savour of death to natural men, and gives them pain, and fills them with vexation and wrath; by their testimony which they had bore for Christ, and against antichrist; by their sharp reproof of them for their false doctrine and will worship, and their impure lives and conversations; by their own holy lives, which would sometimes flash light into their consciences, and make them uneasy; and by their foretelling the calamities and ruin, temporal and eternal, that would come upon them; but now they are silenced, and they hear and see no more of these things at which they rejoice.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them - Those dwelling in the land would rejoice over their fall and ruin. This cannot, of course, mean all who inhabit the globe; but, according to the usage in Scripture, those who dwell in the country where this would occur. Compare the notes on Luke 2:1. We now affix to the word “earth” an idea which was not necessarily implied in the Hebrew word ארץ ‛erets, (compare Exodus 3:8; Exodus 13:5; Deuteronomy 19:2, Deuteronomy 19:10; Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 9:22; Psalms 37:9, Psalms 37:11, Psalms 37:22, Psalms 37:29; Psalms 66:4; Proverbs 2:21; Proverbs 10:30; Joel 1:2); or the Greek word γῆ gē, compare Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:20-21; Matthew 14:15; Acts 7:7, Acts 7:11, Acts 7:36, Acts 7:40; Acts 13:17. Our word “land,” as now commonly understood, would better express the idea intended to be conveyed here; and thus understood, the meaning is, that the dwellers in the country where these things would happen would thus rejoice. The meaning is, that while alive they would, by their faithful testimony against existing errors, excite so much hatred against themselves, and would be so great an annoyance to the governing powers, that there would be general exultation when the voice of their testimony should be silenced. This, too, has been so common in the world that there would be no difficulty in applying the language used here, or in finding events which it would appropriately deseribe.

And make merry - Be glad. See the notes on Luke 12:19; Luke 15:23. The Greek word does not necessarily denote the lighthearted mirth expressed by our word merriment, but rather joy or happiness in general. The meaning is, that they would be filled with joy at such an event.

And shall send gifts one to another - As expressive of their joy. To send presents is a natural expression of our own happiness, and our desire for the happiness of others - as is indicated now by “Christmas” and “New Year’s gifts.” Compare also Nehemiah 8:10-12; “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength,” etc. See also Esther 9:19-22.Because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth - They “tormented” them, or were a source of annoyance to them, by bearing testimony to the truth; by opposing the prevailing errors; and by rebuking the vices of the age: perhaps by demanding reformation, and by denouncing the judgment of heaven on the guilty. There is no intimation that they tormented them in any other way than by the truths which they held forth. See the word explained in the notes on 2 Peter 2:8.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Revelation 11:10. Shall send gifts — This was a custom in days of public rejoicing. They sent gifts to each other, and gave portions to the poor. See Esther 9:19; Esther 9:22.