Enoch 66
1 And after that he showed me the angels of punishment who are prepared to come and let loose all the powers of the waters which are beneath in the earth in order to bring judgement and destruction on all who abide and dwell on the earth.
2 And the Lord of Spirits gave commandment to the angels who were going forth, that they should not cause the waters to rise but should hold them in check; for those angels were over the powers of the waters.
3 And I went away from the presence of Enoch.
Common Questions About Enoch 66
What do the angels of punishment prepare to do in chapter 66?
Enoch is shown angels of punishment prepared to release the powers of the waters beneath the earth to bring judgment and destruction, but the Lord of Spirits commands them to hold the waters in check rather than letting them rise, restraining the very judgment they were prepared to carry out.
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Questions to Think About
- God commands the angels of judgment to hold back the flood waters rather than release them immediately. Where in your own life have you experienced God restraining deserved consequences longer than you expected, giving you room to change course?
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