Rev 11:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. will hurt-- Greek, "wishes," or "desires to hurt them." fire ... devoureth-- (Compare ; ). out of their mouth-- not literally, but God makes their inspired denunciations of judgment to come to pass and devour their enemies. if any man will hurt them-- twice repeated, to mark the immediate certainty of the accomplishment. in this manner-- so in like manner as he tries to hurt them (compare ). Retribution in kind.

‏ Revelation of John 11:5

5. will hurt--Greek, "wishes," or "desires to hurt them."

fire ... devoureth--(Compare Jr 5:14; 23:29).

out of their mouth--not literally, but God makes their inspired denunciations of judgment to come to pass and devour their enemies.

if any man will hurt them--twice repeated, to mark the immediate certainty of the accomplishment.

in this manner--so in like manner as he tries to hurt them (compare Re 13:10). Retribution in kind.