Enoch 55
1 And after that the Head of Days repented and said: 'In vain have I destroyed all who dwell on the earth.'
2 And He sware by His great name: 'Henceforth I will not do so to all who dwell on the earth, and I will set a sign in the heaven: and this shall be a pledge of good faith between Me and them for ever, so long as heaven is above the earth. And this is in accordance with My command.'
3 When I have desired to take hold of them by the hand of the angels on the day of tribulation and pain because of this, I will cause My chastisement and My wrath to abide upon them, saith God, the Lord of Spirits.
4 Ye mighty kings who dwell on the earth, ye shall have to behold Mine Elect One, how he sits on the throne of glory and judges Azazel, and all his associates, and all his hosts in the name of the Lord of Spirits.'
Common Questions About Enoch 55
What does the 'Head of Days' declare after an act of judgment in chapter 55?
He expresses something like regret, saying 'In vain have I destroyed all who dwell on the earth,' and swears by His great name that He will not act this way toward all the earth's inhabitants again, setting a sign in heaven as a pledge of good faith, closely echoing God's covenant with Noah and the rainbow after the flood in Genesis.
What warning is given to earthly kings at the end of this chapter?
The mighty kings of the earth are warned that they will have to witness the Elect One seated on the throne of glory, personally judging Azazel and all his associates and hosts in the name of the Lord of Spirits.
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Questions to Think About
- This chapter echoes God's covenant promise to Noah, that He would never again destroy the earth in the same way, choosing restraint even after real wrongdoing. How does God's willingness to show restraint and keep His promises shape how you extend patience and mercy to others?
- Earthly kings are told they will personally witness judgment they cannot escape or delegate to someone else. Is there an area of accountability in your own life you've been putting off facing directly?
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