Revelation 11:6These have the power to shut up the sky, that it may not rain during the days of their prophecy. They have power over the waters, to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they desire.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel. Future tribulation period. Two witnesses prophesy in the streets with supernatural power...
The emotion here: recording visions of divine judgment with trembling reverence
The original word
exousia (ἐξουσία) — delegated authority, power given by higher authority
Why it matters
The two witnesses mirror Elijah and Moses, who both appeared at Jesus' transfiguration
Read with care
What most readers miss in Revelation 11:6
These aren't random powers - they match Elijah (stopping rain) and Moses (plagues/blood)
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about any two Christians. These are specific end-times witnesses with Moses/Elijah-level supernatural power.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Revelation 11:6
Bible Genome reading
Revelation 11:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Revelation 11:6 comes from the book of Revelation, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include miraculous power, prophetic authority. Notable phrases: shut up the sky; power over waters. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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