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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ John talked about a star falling to earth. John called the star “him.” This
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God will give this angel permission to cause bad things to happen on the earth.
See: Metaphor; Heaven; Hell; Satan (The Devil)
See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
### What is the bottomless pit?
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See: Luke 8:31; Revelation 20
See: Satan (The Devil); Antichrist; Demon
See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md)
### What are locust?
Locust are insects. They travel in large groups. They come into an area and eat all the plants. Some scholars think John was using a metaphor. They think he spoke about certain religions or nations. Other scholars do not think John was using a metaphor. Instead, he spoke about a large group of actual locusts.
See: Locusts
See: [Locust](../articles/locust.md)
### What is a scorpion?
A scorpion is an insect that has a tail which can sting something. This sting can harm or kill people. Some scholars think this was a metaphor. They think John spoke about evil things in the world. These evil things harm people. However, God did not allow these evil things to harm Christians.
See: Metaphor
See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
### Who has the seal of God on their forehead?
In Revelation, John says Christians have the seal of God on their foreheads. This means that God will protect them. Also, they are promised to live together with God in heaven forever. Some scholars think all Christians have this seal. They think it cannot be seen. Other scholars think only the Christians living during the time John prophesied will have this seal. They think it will be a mark that can be seen on their forehead.
See: Seal; Prophecy (Prophesy)
See: [Seal](../articles/seal.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md)
### How did John describe the locust?
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1. Other scholars think John spoke about demons. Satan sends these demons to punish anyone who does not have the seal of God (see: John 8:44, Revelation 2:9; 3:9).
1. Other scholars think John spoke about certain creatures that come in the future. They think John spoke about actual creatures he saw. These creatures punished people.
See: Metaphor; Demon; Satan (The Devil); Seal
See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Seal](../articles/seal.md)
### Who was the king of the locusts?
Some scholars think the king of the locusts was a religious leader. More scholars think Satan is the king of these locusts. Satan has many different names.
See: Satan (The Devil)
See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
### What is the first woe?
See: Woe
See: [Woe](../articles/woe.md)
## 9:13-21
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1. Some scholars think John spoke about demons. God allowed them to punish evil people on the earth.
1. Some scholars think John spoke about how God will allow the people of the world to be very evil. Until this time, God stops evil these evil people from completely controlling the earth.
See: Priest (Priesthood); Heaven; Angel; Demon; World
See: [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [World](../articles/world.md)
### Who are the four angels at the Euphrates river?
It is not known who are the four angels at the Euphrates River. Some scholars think they were angels. Other scholars think they were demons. Scholars do not know why John spoke about the Euphrates River. Some scholars think he talked about the actual river. Other scholars think John used a metaphor. He did not speak about the actual river.
See: Angel; Demon; Metaphor
See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
See Map: Euphrates river
@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ John talked about horses and their riders. This was a symbol.
1. Some scholars think John was simply talking about what he saw when he talked about the rider and horses.
1. Other scholars think the things John saw were symbols of something else.
See: Symbol; Demon; Metaphor
See: v;[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
### Who was punished?
@ -108,4 +108,4 @@ John said that specific people will be punished because they did not repent.
1. Other scholars think John prophesied about people who do not believe in Jesus in the time just before Jesus returns to the earth.
1. Fewer scholars think John told all people who did not believe in Jesus to repent.
See: Repent (Repentance), Prophecy (Prophesy)
See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md), [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md)