Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Don't touch the earth, the oceans, or the trees until we've marked God's people with his seal on their foreheads.
God's putting his protection on his people before everything goes down.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Revelation, written by the apostle John during the Roman persecution of Christians in the first century, this verse describes a vision where angels are commanded to delay harming the earth until God's servants are sealed. This sealing represents God's protection for His faithful followers amidst impending judgments, symbolizing a mark of divine ownership and safety. It draws from Old Testament imagery, such as in Ezekiel, where God's people are marked to be spared from destruction.
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