Revelation 11:1-2 Measuring the Temple of God and the Destruction of Jerusalem

Measuring the Temple of God:

Revelation 11.1–2 and the Destruction of Jerusalem

MATTHIJS DEN DULK

Vrije Universiteit, Finsenstraat 18–I, 1098 RG Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Rev 11.1–2 refers to the destruction of the temple in 70 CE. The measuring of the temple area does not signify that it will be protected, as is commonly thought, but symbolises that it falls under God’s judgment. The underlying idea is that the destruction of the temple at the hands of the Gentiles has been possible only because it was preceded by God’s judgment, a notion also found in contemporary apocalyptic literature. John argues that God has given the Gentiles the authority to ‘trample the holy city’, including the temple, for a limited period of time.  Read More Here: http://www.michaelsheiser.com/TheNakedBible/Measuring%20the%20Temple%20of%20God%20Revelation%2011%20and%20the%20Destruction%20of%20Jerusalem.pdf