Saying, We give thee thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
They're saying, 'Thank you, Lord God Almighty, you who exist now, who always existed, and who's coming back. You've stepped up and taken your rightful place as King, and now you're actually ruling.'
God's finally taking the throne he's always owned, and everyone's saying thank you.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John around 95 AD during the persecution of Christians under Roman Emperor Domitian, serving as a letter of encouragement to churches facing hardship. In Revelation 11, this verse appears in a heavenly vision where the 24 elders worship God after the sounding of the seventh trumpet, proclaiming His eternal sovereignty and the establishment of His reign. This reflects the early Christian belief in God's ultimate victory over earthly powers and oppression.
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