We are being confronted again with a great mystery in chapter 11. But wait! The seals have been opened that keep the things of this book secret and away from prying eyes. Of these things sealed for eons, so we should be enabled by GOD'S power within us to read and understand these things. Let's see what is revealed and realized shall we?
Revelation 11:1-6 "And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, "Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth." These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. 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. These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will." (KJV)
Revelation 11:1-6 "Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for forty-two months. And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth." These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes. If anyone would harm them, this is how he is doomed to be killed. They have the power to shut the sky, that no rain may fall during the days of their prophesying, and they have power over the waters to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague, as often as they desire." (ESV)
Revelation 11:1-6 "I was handed a measuring reed resembling a royal scepter and instructed to arise and measure the [1] inner sanctuary of GOD and the altar [of incense] as well as those who worshiped in there. (He first introduces the Jewish believers to the new order: The royal scepter as measure speaks of the Melchizedek anointing upon the worshiper as the inner sanctuary of GOD. A temple, not made with hands. The mystery of the ages is Christ in you. The word, [1, G3485] naos, inner sanctuary, the most holy place - see there the table and the daily bread, the golden lampstand, the golden altar of incense, the torn veil, the ark of the covenant - the intimate, incarnate embraces our eternal, redeemed union - we are measured in the Messiah. The order of Melchizedek, the reign of righteousness by faith, replaces the old Levitical order of righteousness by performance. The royal scepter of the Melchizedek-order is the measure of the new Covenant. See Rev. 21:17.
The root of the word Messiah also means to measure! Aramaic misah stems form Messiah (Hebrew H4899) מָשִׁיחַ, to anoint; To measure. Also the word, xristos, the Anointed one, is from chrio, to smear or rub with oil, to anoint; to draw thee hand over, to measure; is from cheir, hand. [We still measure the height of horses by hand - ie. "A seventeen hand horse!"]
The verb to smear, anoint - Late Hebrew, originally probably as Arabic to wipe or stroke with the hand [compare RS SEmitic i. 215; 2nd ed., 283], anoint, Aramaic anoint; in Aramaic inscription see CISii.1. No. 145, C, 1; Palmyrene oil VogNo. 16; Ethiopic anoint, feast, dine DiLex 176; Assyrian masa - is measure; Aramaic id.; Arabic measurement, compare DlProl. 178 Fra2721]) This measuring shall not include the outer court since it was given to the multitudes of Gentile nations who would be treading around the outskirts of the Holy City for forty-two months. (Before the Lamb was slain and raised, in the duration of the time of the unfolding of the prophetic word in the mouths of the two witness [Moses and Elijah] represented in the Measure of the Temple within the context of the 42 Months at the end of this chapter.) I will appoint my [1] two witnessed, [2] dressed in sackcloth, to make known my thoughts for one thousand, two hundred and sixty days! ([1]Moses and Elijah - spirit of prophecy - Luke 24:26-27, Moses and all the Prophets - Matt. 17 on the mountain - Moses and Elijah spoke about His death - the 2 olive trees - the word unto Zarubabel (the governor) - not by might - and Joshua the priest. King/Priest ministry. For the two witnesses se also Hebrews 6:13-20; Deut. 19:15
See the notes on the 2 witness at the end of this chapter.) These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands which stand before the LORD of the earth. (Romans 11:17, 24. In Zec. 4:2-3, 14. See the prophetic significance of the golden lamp-stand - the budding almond blossoms - Jer. 1:12.) And every form of [1] unrighteousness dispute coming against them will be consumed as with fire by the authority of their utterance. Any conversation that would promote unrighteousness will be silenced. (The word, (G91 is from G94, adikos, is from G1 (as a negative particle) and G1349) adikeo, out of sync, is from (G1) ha, is a negative particle and (G1349) dikay, two parties in harmony.) Their authority to stop the rain and turn water into blood and every other plague reminds us of Elijah and Moses. (The 2 witnesses are the Law and Prophets - no rain and every plague as witnessed under Moses in forcing Pharaoh's hand to release the slaves!) (The Mirror, with editing.)
With our next visit we bring in to view the "Beast." Until the may our LORD open the eyes and ears that have been sealed to His Revelation. This bring them all out of religions stronghold.
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