Revelation 11:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's heavenly temple is opened, revealing the ark of His covenant, accompanied by lightning, thunder, an earthquake, and great hail.
What Does Revelation 11:19 Mean?
The chapter closes with the opening of God's temple in heaven, where the ark of His covenant is seen, accompanied by lightnings, voices, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail. The earthly ark had been hidden within the veil; now the heavenly reality is unveiled before all.
The ark was the place of God's presence and the sign of His covenant promises. To see it revealed is to be assured that God has not forgotten His covenant, even as the storms of judgment break. The chapter that began with the measuring of an earthly sanctuary ends with the true temple thrown open in heaven. God's faithful promise stands at the center of all His mighty acts, sure and unbroken.
Revelation 11:19 in the Original Language
diatheke (διαθήκη), 'testament' -- a covenant, the binding promise God establishes with His people.
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What does Revelation 11:19 mean?
God's heavenly temple is opened, revealing the ark of His covenant, accompanied by lightning, thunder, an earthquake, and great hail.