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A new heaven and a new earth - See the notes on Pe2 3:13 : The ancient Jews believed that God would renew the heavens and the earth at the end of seven thousand years. The general supposition they founded on Isa 65:17. There was no more sea - The sea no more appeared than did the first heaven and earth. All was made new; and probably the new sea occupied a different position and was differently distributed, from that of the old sea. However, with respect to these subjects as they stand in this most figurative book, I must express myself in the words of Calmet: Vouloir dire quels seront ce nouveau ciel, et cette nouvelle terre, quels seront leurs ornamens et leur qualite, c'est a mon avis la plus grande de toutes les presomptions. En general, ces manieres de parler marquent de tres grands changemens dans l'univers. "To pretend to say what is meant by this new heaven and new earth, and what are their ornaments and qualities, is in my opinion the greatest of all presumptions. In general these figures of speech point out great alternations in the universe."
Quelle öffnen ↗THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH: NEW JERUSALEM OUT OF HEAVEN. (Rev. 21:1-27) the first--that is the former. passed away--Greek, in A and B is "were departed" (Greek, "apeelthon," not as in English Version, "pareelthe"). was--Greek, "is," which graphically sets the thing before our eyes as present. no more sea--The sea is the type of perpetual unrest. Hence our Lord rebukes it as an unruly hostile troubler of His people. It symbolized the political tumults out of which "the beast" arose, Rev 13:1. As the physical corresponds to the spiritual and moral world, so the absence of sea, after the metamorphosis of the earth by fire, answers to the unruffled state of solid peace which shall then prevail. The sea, though severing lands from one another, is now, by God's eliciting of good from evil, made the medium of communication between countries through navigation. Then man shall possess inherent powers which shall make the sea no longer necessary, but an element which would detract from a perfect state. A "river" and "water" are spoken of in Rev 22:1-2, probably literal (that is, with such changes of the natural properties of water, as correspond analogically to man's own transfigured body), as well as symbolical. The sea was once the element of the world's destruction, and is still the source of death to thousands, whence after the millennium, at the general judgment, it is specially said, "The sea gave up the dead . . . in it." Then it shall cease to destroy, or disturb, being removed altogether on account of its past destructions.
Quelle öffnen ↗And I saw a new heaven and a new earth,.... This vision relates to a glorious state of the church, not in the times of the apostles, or first dispensation of the Gospel; when the old Jewish church state, with its ordinances, rites, and ceremonies, passed away, and a new church state, a new dispensation, new ordinances, and a new people, took place; and when saints came not to Mount Sinai, but to Mount Sion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and when God tabernacled and dwelt with men in particular churches and congregations; and the curse of the law and the sting of death were taken away by Christ, and there was no condemnation to them that were in him; which is the sense of some: but death did not then cease, it has reigned over men in common ever since, in a natural way, and immediately upon that dispensation arose persecution unto death, both by Jews and Gentiles; and for the first three hundred years, instead death being no more, and sorrow and sighing fleeing away, there was scarce anything else: nor can it be said that there was no temple, or places of pubic worship, or that the church had no need of the sun and moon of the Gospel and Gospel ordinances then, since these have continued ever since, and will to the end of the world; nor did the kings of the earth bring their honour and glory into that church state in any sense, but set themselves against it, and endeavoured to destroy it; nor were the churches even of that age so pure as here described, Rev 21:27 many persons both of bad principles and bad practices crept into them; there were tares among the wheat, goats among the sheep, and foolish virgins with the wise: nor does this vision refer to the times of Constantine, when the old Pagan idolatry was removed out of the empire, and the Chris…
Quelle öffnen ↗We have here a more general account of the happiness of the church of God in the future state, by which it seems most safe to understand the heavenly state. I. A new world now opens to our view (Rev 21:1): I saw a new heaven and a new earth; that is, a new universe; for we suppose the world to be made up of heaven and earth. By the new earth we may understand a new state for the bodies of men, as well as a heaven for their souls. This world is not now newly created, but newly opened, and filled with all those who were the heirs of it. The new heaven and the new earth will not then be distinct; the very earth of the saints, their glorified bodies, will now be spiritual and heavenly, and suited to those pure and bright mansions. To make way for the commencement of this new world, the old world, with all its troubles and commotions, passed away. II. In this new world the apostle saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from heaven, not locally, but as to its original: this new Jerusalem is the church of God in its new and perfect state, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband, beautified with all perfection of wisdom and holiness, meet for the full fruition of the Lord Jesus Christ in glory. III. The blessed presence of God with his people is here proclaimed and admired: I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, etc., Rev 21:3. Observe, 1. The presence of God with his church is the glory of the church. 2. It is matter of wonder that a holy God should ever dwell with any of the children of men. 3. The presence of God with his people in heaven will not be interrupted as it is on earth, but he will dwell with them continually. 4. The covenant, interest, and relation, that there are now between God and his people, will…
Quelle öffnen ↗21:1–22:9 The final scenes of the new heaven and earth are striking pictures of a new community and home for God’s people that is fashioned and given by God. These scenes help to lift the spirits of persecuted Christians. John lays out his basic vision (21:1-8) and follows it with two expansions: (1) In 21:9-27, he presents the new Jerusalem as the site of holy perfection; (2) in 22:1-5, he describes the new Jerusalem as the ultimate Garden of Eden that Adam and Eve could have experienced had they not sinned. 21:1 The vision involves God’s creation of the new heaven and earth (cp. Gen 1:1 with Isa 65:17; 66:22). The old creation has disappeared—it was subject to decay (see Rom 8:20-21; 2 Pet 3:7, 10). • the sea was also gone: The sea was associated with chaos or the abyss (see study note on Rev 9:1-12) and was sometimes portrayed as a roaring monster (see Pss 46:3; 74:14; see also Job 3:8; 41:1-34; Luke 21:25). The new creation will be free from all such evil.
Quelle öffnen ↗Ursprache
Die hebräischen und griechischen Wörter hinter dieser Stelle, mit Strong-Nummern — von openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… καινός (kainós, G2537) οὐρανός (ouranós, G3772) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power,… γῆ (gē, G1093) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe… γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… πρῶτος (prōtos, G4413) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance) παρέρχομαι (parérchomai, G3928) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish… ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἔτι (éti, G2089) — "yet," still (of time or degree) θάλασσα (thálassa, G2281) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐγώ (egṓ, G1473) Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs, G2491) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) πόλις (pólis, G4172) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size) καινός (kainós, G2537) Ἱερουσαλήμ (Hierousalḗm, G2419) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine καταβαίνω (katabaínō, G2597) — to descend (literally or figuratively) ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) οὐρανός (ouranós, G3772) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power,… ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimázō, G2090) — to prepare
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) μέγας (mégas, G3173) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) φωνή (phōnḗ, G5456) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose),… ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) οὐρανός (ouranós, G3772) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; σκηνή (skēnḗ, G4633) — a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively) θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, G444) — from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being σκηνόω (skēnóō, G4637) — to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the…
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἐξαλείφω (exaleíphō, G1813) — to smear out, i.e. obliterate (erase tears, figuratively, pardon sin) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole δάκρυ (dákry, G1144) — a tear ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, G3788) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the… ἔσομαι (ésomai, G2071) — will be οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἔτι (éti, G2089) — "yet," still (of time or degree) θάνατος (thánatos, G2288) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively) οὔτε (oúte, G3777) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even πένθος (pénthos, G3997) — grief
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… κάθημαι (káthēmai, G2521) — and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)); to sit down; figuratively, to remain,… ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… θρόνος (thrónos, G2362) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate ἔπω (épō, G2036) — to speak or say (by word or writing) ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole καινός (kainós, G2537) λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… μοί (moí, G3427) — to me γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἔπω (épō, G2036) — to speak or say (by word or writing) μοί (moí, G3427) — to me γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… ἐγώ (egṓ, G1473) εἰμί (eimí, G1510) — I exist (used only when emphatic) Α (A, G1) — the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the… Ω (Ō, G5598) — the last letter of the Greek alphabet, i.e. (figuratively) the finality ἀρχή (archḗ, G746) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of… τέλος (télos, G5056) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act… δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… διψάω (dipsáō, G1372) — to thirst for (literally or figuratively) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) πηγή (pēgḗ, G4077) — a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e. source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment)…
Quelle öffnen ↗νικάω (nikáō, G3528) — to subdue (literally or figuratively) κληρονομέω (klēronoméō, G2816) — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἔσομαι (ésomai, G2071) — will be αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very μοί (moí, G3427) — to me υἱός (huiós, G5207) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively,…
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. δειλός (deilós, G1169) — timid, i.e. (by implication) faithless καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄπιστος (ápistos, G571) — (actively) disbelieving, i.e. without Christian faith (specially, a heathen); (passively)… βδελύσσω (bdelýssō, G948) — to be disgusted, i.e. (by implication) detest (especially of idolatry) φονεύς (phoneús, G5406) — a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which G443… πόρνος (pórnos, G4205) — akin to the base of G4097 (πιπράσκω)); a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy)… φαρμακεύς (pharmakeús, G5332) — a druggist ("pharmacist") or poisoner, i.e. (by extension) a magician εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolátrēs, G1496) — an image- (servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ψευδής (pseudḗs, G5571) — untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… μέρος (méros, G3313) — a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… μέ (mé, G3165) — me εἷς (heîs, G1520) — one ἑπτά (heptá, G2033) — seven ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… φιάλη (phiálē, G5357) — a broad shallow cup ("phial") γέμω (gémō, G1073) — to swell out, i.e. be full ἔσχατος (éschatos, G2078) — farthest, final (of place or time) πληγή (plēgḗ, G4127) — a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity λαλέω (laléō, G2980) — to talk, i.e. utter words
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀποφέρω (apophérō, G667) — to bear off (literally or relatively) μέ (mé, G3165) — me ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… μέγας (mégas, G3173) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) ὑψηλός (hypsēlós, G5308) — lofty (in place or character) ὄρος (óros, G3735) — perhaps akin to G142 (αἴρω); compare G3733 (ὄρνις)); a mountain (as lifting itself above… δεικνύω (deiknýō, G1166) — to show (literally or figuratively) μοί (moí, G3427) — to me πόλις (pólis, G4172) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size) ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) Ἱερουσαλήμ (Hierousalḗm, G2419) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… δόξα (dóxa, G1391) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… φωστήρ (phōstḗr, G5458) — an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy ὅμοιος (hómoios, G3664) — similar (in appearance or character) λίθος (líthos, G3037) — a stone (literally or figuratively) τίμιος (tímios, G5093) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or… ὡς (hōs, G5613) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) ἴασπις (íaspis, G2393) — "jasper", a gem κρυσταλλίζω (krystallízō, G2929) — to make (i.e. intransitively, resemble) ice ("crystallize")
Quelle öffnen ↗τέ (té, G5037) — both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… τεῖχος (teîchos, G5038) — a wall (as formative of a house) μέγας (mégas, G3173) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ὑψηλός (hypsēlós, G5308) — lofty (in place or character) δώδεκα (dṓdeka, G1427) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen πυλών (pylṓn, G4440) — a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) ἐπιγράφω (epigráphō, G1924) — to inscribe (physically or mentally) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… ἀνατολή (anatolḗ, G395) — a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural) τρεῖς (treîs, G5140) — "three" πυλών (pylṓn, G4440) — a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule βοῤῥᾶς (borrhâs, G1005) — the north (properly, wind) νότος (nótos, G3558) — the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… δυσμή (dysmḗ, G1424) — the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… τεῖχος (teîchos, G5038) — a wall (as formative of a house) πόλις (pólis, G4172) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… δώδεκα (dṓdeka, G1427) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen θεμέλιος (themélios, G2310) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, G652) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ… ἀρνίον (arníon, G721) — a lambkin
Quelle öffnen ↗Querverweise
Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
Wir erwarten aber einen neuen Himmel und eine neue Erde, nach seiner Verheißung, in welchen Gerechtigkeit wohnt.
Denn gleichwie der neue Himmel und die neue Erde, die ich mache, vor meinem Angesicht bleiben werden, spricht der HERR, so soll auch euer Same und euer Name bestehen bleiben.
Und der auf dem Throne saß, sprach: Siehe, ich mache alles neu! Und er sprach zu mir: Schreibe; denn diese Worte sind gewiß und wahrhaft!
Es wird aber der Tag des Herrn kommen wie ein Dieb; da werden die Himmel mit Krachen vergehen, die Elemente aber vor Hitze sich auflösen und die Erde und die Werke darauf verbrennen.
Und ich sah einen großen weißen Thron und den, der darauf saß; vor seinem Angesicht flohen die Erde und der Himmel, und es wurde keine Stätte für sie gefunden.
An jenem Tage wird der HERR mit seinem harten, großen und starken Schwerte heimsuchen den Leviatan, die flüchtige Schlange, und den Leviatan, die gewundene Schlange, und wird das Krokodil am Meere töten.
und vier große Tiere stiegen aus dem Meer empor, ein jedes verschieden vom andern:
Und ich sah aus dem Meer ein Tier aufsteigen, das zehn Hörner und sieben Köpfe hatte und auf seinen Hörnern zehn Kronen, und auf seinen Köpfen Namen der Lästerung.
Aber die Gottlosen sind wie das aufgeregte Meer, welches nicht ruhig sein kann, dessen Wellen Kot und Unrat auswerfen.