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The Fire of God's Word
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the 'fire' from the witnesses' mouths is symbolic, not literal. It represents the powerful, judging nature of the Word of God they proclaim. As seen in Jeremiah 5:14, God's truth acts like a consuming fire against falsehood and opposition, destroying the influence of those who stand against it.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 11:5
18th Century
Theologian
And if any man will hurt them. This implies that there would be those who would be disposed to injure or wrong them; that is, that they wo…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 11:5
If any man desireth to hurt them (ε τις αυτους θελε αδικησα). Condition of first class, assumed to be true, with ε and present act…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 11:5
19th Century
Bishop
And if any man . . .—Better, And if anyone wills to injure them, fire goes forth out of their mouths, and devours their enemie…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 11:5
Here the prophets’ divine protection from their enemies is described in terms reminiscent of the former prophets’ protection by God ([Reference 2 K…
John Gill
On Revelation 11:5
17th Century
Pastor
And if any man will hurt them
Do any injury to their persons, or properties, oppose their writings, blaspheme their …
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 11:3–13
17th Century
Minister
In the time of treading down, God preserved His faithful witnesses to attest to the truth of His word and worship, and the excellence of His ways. …