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And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then there was given to me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. <a href="/nasb/revelation/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, &#8220Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship in it. <a href="/lsb/revelation/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, saying, “Get up and measure the sanctuary of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. <a href="/amp/revelation/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then there was given to me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar [of incense], and [count] those who worship in it. <a href="/csb/revelation/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: &#8220Go and measure God&#8217s sanctuary and the altar, and count those who worship there. <a href="/asv/revelation/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. <a href="/cev/revelation/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> An angel gave me a measuring stick and said: Measure around God's temple. Be sure to include the altar and everyone worshiping there. <a href="/erv/revelation/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. <a href="/gwt/revelation/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then I was given a stick like a measuring stick. I was told, "Stand up and measure the temple of God and the altar. Count those who worship there. <a href="/gnt/revelation/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> I was then given a stick that looked like a measuring-rod, and was told, "Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who are worshiping in the temple. <a href="/isv/revelation/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then I was given a stick like a measuring rod. I was told, "Stand up and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there. <a href="/msb/revelation/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, ?Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. <a href="/net/revelation/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told, "Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there. <a href="/nheb/revelation/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, "Rise and measure God's temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. <a href="/wbt/revelation/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there was given me a reed like a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship in it. <a href="/wey/revelation/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then a reed was given me to serve as a measuring rod; and a voice said, "Rise, and measure God's sanctuary--and the altar--and count the worshipers who are in it. <a href="/web/revelation/11.htm">World English Bible</a> A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there was given to me a reed like to a rod, [[and the messenger stood,]] saying, “Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it; <a href="/blb/revelation/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it. <a href="/ylt/revelation/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there was given to me a reed like to a rod, and the messenger stood, saying, 'Rise, and measure the sanctuary of God, and the altar, and those worshipping in it; <a href="/slt/revelation/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a reed was given me like rod: and the messenger stood, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them worshipping in it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and it was said to me: Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar and them that adore therein. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a reed, similar to a staff, was given to me. And it was said to me: “Rise up and measure the temple of God, and those who are worshiping in it, and the altar. <a href="/nabre/revelation/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and I was told, “Come and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who are worshiping in it. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Come and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND there was given to me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Arise and anoint the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship therein. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And a reed was given to me like a rod and the Angel was standing and said, “Rise and measure the Temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And a reed like a rod was given to me; and it was said: Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship in it. <a href="/godbey/revelation/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And a reed like a rod was given unto me: saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it. <a href="/haweis/revelation/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> AND there was given me a cane like a measuring staff; and the angel stood by, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship therein. <a href="/mace/revelation/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then there was given me a reed like a rod: with this direction, rise and measure the temple of God, with the altar, and those that worship therein. <a href="/wey/revelation/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then a reed was given me to serve as a measuring rod; and a voice said, "Rise, and measure God's sanctuary--and the altar--and count the worshipers who are in it. <a href="/worrell/revelation/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And there was given to me a reed, like a staff, one Saying, "Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshipping therein. <a href="/worsley/revelation/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there was given me a reed like a measuring rod; and the angel stood and said, Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the extent of those that worship at it. <a href="/parallel/revelation/11-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=2107" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/11.htm">The Two Witnesses</a> 1<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edothē (V-AIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">was given</a> <a href="/greek/2563.htm" title="2563: kalamos (N-NMS) -- A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen.">a measuring rod</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoios (Adj-NMS) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">like</a> <a href="/greek/4464.htm" title="4464: rhabdō (N-DFS) -- A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand.">a staff</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and was told,</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: Egeire (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">“Go</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3354.htm" title="3354: metrēson (V-AMA-2S) -- To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure.">measure</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3485.htm" title="3485: naon (N-AMS) -- A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple.">temple</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2379.htm" title="2379: thysiastērion (N-ANS) -- An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar.">altar,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">count the number of</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: proskynountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">worshipers</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">there.</a> 2But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Ezekiel 40:3-5</a> So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. / “Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.” / And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. <a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">Zechariah 2:1-2</a> Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” <a href="/1_kings/6-2.htm">1 Kings 6:2-3</a> The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3-4</a> The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. <a href="/daniel/8-13.htm">Daniel 8:13-14</a> Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of the host to be trampled?” / He said to me, “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be properly restored.” <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a> They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:4</a> He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16-17</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. / I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. <a href="/jeremiah/7-4.htm">Jeremiah 7:4-11</a> Do not trust in deceptive words, saying: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ / For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another, / if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm, ... <a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2-3</a> “What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. / There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. <a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Acts 7:48-49</a> However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-2</a> Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16-17</a> Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there was given me a reed like to a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.a reed.<a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Revelation 21:15</a> And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.<a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Isaiah 28:17</a> Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.<a href="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Ezekiel 40:3-5</a> And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate… and the.<a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1-5</a> And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: … Rise.<a href="/numbers/33-18.htm">Numbers 33:18</a> And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah.<a href="/ezekiel/40-1.htm">Ezekiel 40:1-48:35</a> In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither… <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16,17</a> Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 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The act of measuring signifies God's ownership and protection, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/40.htm">Ezekiel 40-42</a>, where a similar measuring of the temple occurs. The rod being "like a staff" suggests guidance and leadership, akin to a shepherd's staff, symbolizing God's care and oversight.and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God The temple of God here is often interpreted as a symbol of the church or the body of believers, rather than a physical building. This aligns with <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a>, where believers are described as God's temple. The act of measuring indicates a divine assessment or evaluation of the spiritual state of the church.and the altar The altar represents the place of sacrifice and worship. In the context of Revelation, it may symbolize the prayers and sacrifices of the saints, as seen in <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>. The altar's inclusion in the measurement underscores the importance of true worship and devotion in the life of believers.and count the number of worshipers there. Counting the worshipers emphasizes the remnant of faithful believers, reminiscent of the remnant theme throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Romans 11:5</a>. This phrase highlights God's intimate knowledge of His people and His concern for their faithfulness amidst persecution and trials. It also reflects the idea of a spiritual census, ensuring that those who truly worship in spirit and truth are recognized and preserved.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who receives the vision and is instructed to measure the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_of_god.htm">The Temple of God</a> Represents the dwelling place of God, possibly symbolizing the Church or the spiritual temple of believers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> A place of sacrifice and worship, significant in both Old and New Testament contexts. 4. <a href="/topical/w/worshipers.htm">Worshipers</a> Those who are faithful to God, possibly representing the true believers or the remnant of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/m/measuring_rod.htm">Measuring Rod</a> A tool used for measuring, symbolizing God's authority and judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_order.htm">God's Sovereignty and Order</a> The act of measuring signifies God's control and precise plan for His people and His creation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a> The focus on the altar and worshipers highlights the centrality of worship in the life of believers. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> Believers are called to be part of the spiritual temple, living lives that reflect God's holiness and purpose. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_protection.htm">Judgment and Protection</a> Measuring can symbolize both judgment and protection, reminding believers of God's justice and care. <a href="/topical/i/identity_as_god's_temple.htm">Identity as God's Temple</a> Understanding our identity as the temple of God encourages us to live in a way that honors Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 11</a> <a href="/q/how_is_rev_11_1-2_literal_if_no_temple.htm">In Revelation 11:1–2, how can the measuring of a temple be taken literally if the historical temple no longer stands? </a> <a href="/q/how_do_interpretation_and_application_differ.htm">What does 42 months symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_ezekiel's_temple_been_built.htm">If Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 40 was meant as a literal blueprint, why hasn't this Temple been constructed in the centuries that followed?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_daniel's_and_revelation's_prophecies_fit_past_events.htm">Why do apocalyptic predictions in Daniel and Revelation match past events rather than future ones?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) And there was . . .--Translate, And there was given to me a reed like a rod (we must omit the words "and the angel stood"), saying. It is not said by whom the reed was given, nor are we told who speaks the command. The whole transaction is impersonal. The reed, like a measuring rod, is given him, and at the same time the command is given to arise and measure the Temple, and the altar, and them that worship in the Temple. Here, again, we find the basis of the vision in the Old Testament. Ezekiel was brought, in vision, to a high mountain, and saw a man with a line of flax (for measuring long distances) and a measuring line (for shorter distances). But, more probably, the vision of Zechariah was in the seer's mind (<a href="/context/zechariah/2-1.htm" title="I lifted up my eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.">Zechariah 2:1-2</a>), for the vision there of the man with the measuring rod to measure Jerusalem is followed, in the fourth chapter (<a href="/context/zechariah/4-1.htm" title="And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep.">Zechariah 4:1-6</a>), by the vision of the two olive-trees, which are distinctly identified with the two witnesses in the present chapter (see <a href="/context/revelation/11-3.htm" title="And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and three score days, clothed in sackcloth.">Revelation 11:3-4</a>). The Temple, altar, and worshippers are to be measured. The measuring implies the protecting of, or the token of a resolve to protect, a portion of the sacred enclosure from desecration. The measuring, like the sealing of Revelation 7, is a sign of preservation during impending dangers. To understand what is thus measured out for protection we must remember that there are two Greek words which are rendered Temple: the one (hieron) signifies "the whole compass of the sacred enclosure, including the outer courts, porches, porticoes, and other buildings subordinated to the Temple itself;" the other (naos) is the Temple itself, the house of God, the Holy and Holy of Holies. When it is said that Christ taught the people in the Temple, the first of these words is used; and it may be supposed that in one of the porches or courts of the sanctuary our Lord carried on His teaching. But when Zacharias is described as going into the Temple, the word is the second (naos), for he went into the Temple proper, and left the people in the outer court, or court where the brazen altar stood. It is the second of these words which is used here: the Temple proper, the naos, the house of God, is measured, together with the altar. We are not told which altar is intended. It is at least too hasty to say that it must be the altar of incense, as this alone was in the Temple proper; for the explicit direction to measure the altar sounds like an extension of the measured area, and may perhaps mean that some portion of the court reserved for Israel is to be included in the measurement. The next verse, however, seems to imply that every spot outside the Temple proper was given up to the Gentiles, and was not to be measured. It is perhaps wisest, therefore, not to settle too definitely. The gist of the measurement is the preservation of the true, invisible Church, the Church within the Church; and everything necessary to the worship--Temple, altar, worshippers--all are reserved. There will always be the real and the conventional--the true and the formal Christian; always those who profess and call themselves Christians, and those who hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. These last are the called and chosen and faithful (<a href="/revelation/17-14.htm" title="These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.">Revelation 17:14</a>), the sealed who dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and find therefore their safe lodging in the night of danger under the shadow of the Almighty (<a href="/psalms/91-1.htm" title="He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.">Psalm 91:1</a>; comp, also the whole Psalm, especially <a href="/context/revelation/11-4.htm" title="These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.">Revelation 11:4-5</a>; <a href="/context/revelation/11-9.htm" title="And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.">Revelation 11:9-13</a>;. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - And there was given me a reed like unto a rod. We are not told by whom the reed is given, but in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>. the angel has the reed, and so also in <a href="/ezekiel/40.htm">Ezekiel 40</a>, upon which the incident seems founded (see <a href="/ezekiel/40.htm">Ezekiel 40</a>; and cf. the reference to the outer court in ver. 17). The reed is "like a rod;" that is, like to a staff. It is for a measuring line, as in <a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">Zechariah 2:1</a>. And the angel stood, saying. Omit all except "saying," as in the Revised Version. Λέγων is used absolutely, not as qualifying κάλαμος, "reed," as Andreas (cf. <a href="/revelation/4-1.htm">Revelation 4:1</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a>). Rise, and measure the temple of God; rather, rouse and measure, etc. The imperative verb does not imply anything as to the previous position of St. John. "The temple" is ναός, the shrine or dwelling place of God (as in ver. 19; also <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15</a>), the inner temple, as distinguished from the outer court next mentioned. It scarcely seems possible to doubt that the temple is here figuratively used of the faithful portion of the Church of Christ. The word is plainly thus used in <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> and Revelation 7:15; and is frequently found with this signification in St. Paul's writings, which were probably known to St. John. Dusterdieck and others think that St. John refers literally to the temple at Jerusalem, and to the earthly Jerusalem. But, if so, this portion of the Apocalypse stands self condemned as a prediction which was falsified within a year or two of its enunciation; for in ver. 13 it is expressly stated that the tenth part of the city fell. And nowhere else in the book do Jerusalem and the temple signify the earthly places. The object of the measurement is generally thought to be to set apart or mark off that which is measured from that which is felt without; but opinions vary as to why the temple is thus set apart, some thinking that it is the literal temple which is given over to destruction, others believing that the measuring is a token of the preservation of the Church of God. But may not the command have been given to St. John in order to direct his attention to the size of the Church of God? This is the common meaning of the expression throughout the Bible; it is so in <a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">Zechariah 2:1-5</a>, a passage upon which this is possibly founded; and it is so in <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Revelation 21:15</a>. Moreover, there seems a good explanation of the reason why such an incident, thus explained, should occur here. The six trumpets have spoken of the large portions of mankind against whom they were directed; the sixth has declared that men did nevertheless not repent. The seventh trumpet is about to announce yet more terrible woe for the worldly; and, previous to this, a brief but vivid description is given of the oppression to be suffered by the Church - a description inserted here in order to lead up to, and demonstrate the absolute necessity for, the terrible final judgment. Among the ungodly are even some who are nominally members of the Church, who are typified by the outer court. No one could be more conscious that only a portion of the Church - "the elect" - was to be saved than the writer of the Epistles to the seven Churches (<a href="/revelation/1.htm">Revelation 1-3</a>.). Might not the seer and his hearers be inclined to ask, "Who, then, can be saved? Are there any who escape when so much is said about the punishment in store for men?" In answer to such questions, the seer is bidden to remember, what is apt to be forgotten in the dejection caused by the contemplation of the huge amount of wickedness which undoubtedly exists in the world, viz. the large number of good men who form God's staple. It is to be noticed, also, that no mention is made of the command being actually carried out. It is as if the uttering of the command were sufficient to direct the attention of St. John to the fact which was to be conveyed to him, and that, therefore, the necessity for carrying out the injunction existed no longer. It therefore seems probable that "the temple" must be interpreted symbolically. It is the dwelling place of God, the place in which he is worshipped; that is, the multitude of true believers, or the faithful Church. St. John is bidden to measure it, in order to sustain the faith and hope of himself and his hearers. It is placed in antithesis to the outer court, the faithless portion of the visible Church of God, which is given over to the Gentiles - the type of all that is worldly. And the altar, and them that worship therein. The altar of incense alone stood within the ναός; but this may be only an accessory detail in the general description, and not to be pressed to a particular interpretation. "Them that worship therein" directs our thoughts to the individual members of the one body which collectively is "the temple." <a href="/commentaries/revelation/11-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. was given ἐδόθη (edothē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a measuring rod κάλαμος (kalamos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2563.htm">Strong's 2563: </a> A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen. like ὅμοιος (homoios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. a staff ῥάβδῳ (rhabdō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4464.htm">Strong's 4464: </a> A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand. [and] was told, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Go Ἔγειρε (Egeire) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. measure μέτρησον (metrēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3354.htm">Strong's 3354: </a> To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ναὸν (naon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. altar, θυσιαστήριον (thysiastērion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2379.htm">Strong's 2379: </a> An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [ count the number ] of τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. worshipers προσκυνοῦντας (proskynountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. [there]. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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