The Book of Enoch, Chapter 102 summary
Chapter 102 of 108 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 102, the speaker warns sinners of terrifying divine punishment and urges the righteous dead to remain hopeful despite suffering without reward during life. Sinners argue that death makes them equal to the righteous, but the speaker counters their confidence by contrasting their wrongdoing with the innocence of those who die.
What happens
- The speaker describes divine fire and a command that terrify heaven, earth, and its inhabitants.
- Angels carry out their orders, while sinners face an endless curse and no peace.
- The speaker urges righteous souls to hope and await judgment, despite their sorrowful descent to Sheol.
- Sinners claim that the righteous gain nothing from good deeds because everyone dies in darkness.
- The speaker contrasts sinners’ pleasure and robbery with righteous people who remain free from violence until death.
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The key line
“Be full of hope, you who died in righteousness.”The speaker
The command directly counters despair over an unrewarded life. It separates the righteous dead from sinners who claim that death makes everyone equal.
Quick check
What does the speaker urge the righteous dead to await?
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