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Omnipotent Quote by John Milton

“Him the Almighty Power Hurled headlong naming from the ethereal sky, With hideous ruin and combustion, down To bottomless perdition ; there to dwell In adamantine chains and penal fire, Who durst defy the Omnipotent to arms.” quote by John Milton
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““Him the Almighty Power Hurled headlong naming from the ethereal sky, With hideous ruin and combustion, down To bottomless perdition ; there to dwell In adamantine chains and penal fire, Who durst defy the Omnipotent to arms.””

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, 1667

Divine power punishes defiance, casting rebels into eternal torment.

In simple terms: God punishes those who challenge His authority.

Key Takeaway

Respect higher authority to avoid dire consequences.

Themes

theology retribution pride

Mood

solemn reflective

Type

literary theological

When to use this quote

  • religious discourse
  • moral lessons
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

divine justice eternal punishment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about free will?
  • Can rebellion ever be justified?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations of divine justice vary across cultures.

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