In September 2014 we took our first look at who (or what) might qualify for the position of the
two witnesses of Revelation and noted that they may not even be human. Today we take a closer look at the non-human possibility.
Human Witnesses
Amos 3:7 – "Surely Yahweh does nothing unless he reveals his secret counsel to his servants the prophets."
Scripture does not give us any indication that either Enoch or Moses are prophesied to return before the Day of the Lord. It either or both are one of the two witnesses, surely scripture would tell us clearly that they are. Scripture does, however, indicate that Elijah is to return before the Day of the Lord. His mission: He will turn the heart of fathers to their sons, and the heart of sons to their fathers (Malachi 3:23-24). This sounds to me more like imploring people to return to their Hebrew roots than warning people that Yeshua's second coming is about to take place. Perhaps Elijah only comes to help set up the next Temple and to insure that the worship practices are in accordance with Yahweh's teachings.
Non-Human Witnesses
Revelation 11:4 – "These are the two olive trees and the two lamp stands standing before the God of the earth."
We previously noted that if the two witnesses are non-human, then they may be Seraphim or Cherubim, in accordance with Zechariah 4:14 and Isaiah 6:1-7, and also noted the parallel to the Cherubim who sat at either end of the Ark of the Covenant. The two witnesses are never called sons of Adam, nor are they called human beings, scripture simply calls them lampstands and olive trees! We also noted that they have power to kill with fire from their mouths, and ascend into heaven while all the world watches. Now, let's take a closer look:
Those Who Called Fire Down From Heaven
Many humans have called down fire from heaven, but scripture never states that they breath fire from their mouths. There are those who have called down fire are, and two who wanted to call down fire, but Yeshua did not allow them to do so. They are:
Exodus 9:23 – Moses: Yahweh sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground
2 Kings 1:10, 12, 14 – Elijah: prayed and fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty
1 Chronicles 21:26 – David: called upon Yahweh and fire from heaven came down upon the altar of burnt offering
2 Chronicles 7:1 – Solomon: finished praying, then fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering
Revelation 13:13 – The Second Beast: makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men
Luke 9:54 – James and John: wanted to because the people of the village did not welcome Yeshua, but did not!
True Fire Breathing Beings
Revelation 11:5 – "If anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds out of their mouth and devours their enemies."
Job 41:18-21 – "From Leviathan's mouth go flaming torches; sparks of fire leap out. Out of its nostrils comes smoke, as from a boiling pot and burning rushes. Its breath kindles coals, and a flame comes out of its mouth."
Isaiah 27:1 – "In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea."
Scripture only gives the ability to breath fire from their mouth to Leviathan. And Leviathan is synonymous with the serpent, the snake, the sea monster, and the dragon. All apt descriptions of Lucifer, or Satan. And guess to what genus, phylum, and order Satan belongs: the order of Seraphim, or Cherubim! Is Revelation giving us yet one more hint that the two witnesses are not human, but also of the genus, phylum, and order of Seraphim, or Cherubim? I say it is. What do you say?
The Hebrew Words
The Hebrew word translated dragon is tannı̂yn [תַּנִּין H8577]. It means: Dragon, serpent, sea monster, river monster, or venomous snake.
The Hebrew word translated Serpent is nâchâsh [נָחָשׁ H5175]. It means: Serpent, or snake
The Hebrew word translated Leviathan is livyâthân [לִוְיָתָן H3882]. It means: Sea monster, or dragon.
The Ability to Kill the Witnesses
Revelation 11:7 – "When they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them, and overcome them, and kill them."
Scripture indicates that neither of the two witnesses can be killed by a human being. Only the beast can do so. The timing of their murder is at about the mid-point of the tribulation period; at about the same time that Satan, former chief of the Seraphim, is allowed to indwell the Antichrist. And the Antichrist, also referred to as the beast, is able to kill the two witnesses. There is an old saying: "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Perhaps it takes a Seraph to kill a Seraph, eh? Is Revelation giving us yet one more hint that the two witnesses are not human, but also of the genus, phylum, and order of Seraphim, or Cherubim? I say it is. What do you say?
The Ascension Into Heaven Revelation 11:7 – "
I heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here!" They went up into heaven in the cloud, and their enemies saw them."
Once again, we see a "rapture" or a going up into heaven witnessed by many, just as Enoch, Elijah, and Yeshua were witnessed going up. But notice one great difference. Enoch, Elijah, and Yeshua were all carried up by
horses! Revelation states that the two witnesses merely went up! If they are indeed tannı̂yn, or dragons, then they have wings upon which they can fly up into heaven. No need to be carried into heaven on the backs of horses, as is the case for every human who has been bodily taken or raptured into heaven.
Is Revelation giving us yet one more hint that the two witnesses are not human, but also of the genus, phylum, and order of Seraphim, or Cherubim? I say it is. What do you say? Conclusions
The two witnesses of Revelation will one day be revealed. Will they be human beings? Perhaps not! I am not dogmatically stating that the two witnesses are Seraphim, but Revelation gives us some very strong hints that they may indeed be the two Seraphim that stand before Yahweh that are sent to testify of Yeshua and denounce the Antichrist or Beast. Revelation hints that the two witnesses are not human, but are of the genus, phylum, and order of Seraphim, or Cherubim. What do you say?
Final Thought
Prophecy continues to unfold as foretold by the Hebrew Prophets. The day is coming when Yahweh will show his strength on the mountains of Israel. What is prophesied will come to pass, what is foretold will be made known. Time is short – Yeshua Ha'Mashiach is coming soon – get busy reaching the lost.
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