And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
And those angels who didn't stay in their lane, who abandoned the place God gave them, he's got them locked up in eternal chains, waiting in complete darkness for judgment day.
Even angels face consequences when they rebel against their purpose.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the apostle Jude wrote his short letter to warn early Christians about false teachers who were promoting ungodly behavior and doctrines. He drew from Old Testament stories and Jewish traditions, such as the account in Genesis 6, to describe angels who rebelled by abandoning their heavenly roles, using this as an example of God's impending judgment. This verse fits into Jude's broader theme of urging believers to contend for the faith amid moral and spiritual threats.
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