Verse 5 The meaning is, that those who injure them shall suffer a terrible retribution. The image of fire from their mouth--that is, fire coming at their call--may have been suggested by the case of Elijah, (2 Kings 1:10-14,) a supposition which is confirmed by the language of the Revelation 11:6, which also corresponds with events in the history of Elijah. (1 Kings 17:1-18:46:)