Who are the two witnesses in Revelation 11?
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The two witnesses in Revelation 11 are God’s prophetic voices in the great tribulation. They prophesy 1,260 days, are killed by the beast, and are raised by God. Their identity is debated — Moses & Elijah, or representative of the church’s witness in the end, or two future prophets.
Their powers — fire from their mouth, stopping rain, turning water to blood — recall Elijah and Moses.
Their death and resurrection echoes Christ’s. The world gloats; God vindicates.
Whatever the precise referent, the message is clear: God will have witnesses to the very end. Truth is never silenced for good.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.