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Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible. 19And (FG)the [ai]temple of God which is in heaven was opened; and (FH)the ark of His covenant appeared in His [aj]temple, and there were flashes of (FI)lightning and sounds and peals of thunder, and an earthquake, and a (FJ)great [ak]hailstorm. Our aim is to share the Word and be true to it. (EL)18The nations were angry,(EM)and your wrath has come.The time has come for judging the dead,(EN)and for rewarding your servants the prophets(EO)and your people who revere your name,both great and small(EP)and for destroying those who destroy the earth., 19Then Gods temple(EQ) in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. 9:16-17 Two hundred million mounted troops probably refers to the same demons associated with the fifth trumpet (cf. All rights reserved. As a result, a third of the day will be without light, with a third of the night experiencing a similar effect. . 2And I saw the seven angels(B) who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. Already, technology could allow every human on the planet to witness these catastrophic judgments; and as 6:16-17 explained, all will know that God is the source of them. trumpet (8:10) appears to be a meteor or asteroid falling to earth. The fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them turned dark. (CH) 6And he swore(CI) by him who lives for ever and ever,(CJ) who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it,(CK) and said, There will be no more delay! This means that normal cycles of daylight and darkness will be thrown off, perhaps somewhat resembling an Alaskan winter, whose lingering darkness has physical, emotional, and psychological effects. 5Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar,(H) and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder,(I) rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake.(J). 12(BM)The first woe has passed; behold, two woes are still coming after these things. Locusts will emerge from the smoke with scorpion-like powers (9:3) and will be told not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green plant, or any tree, but only those people who do not have Gods seal on their foreheads (9:4). Interestingly, this marks a departure from the activity of normal locusts, which eat grass, plants, and trees. & 15 days). The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. . The name of the star is Wormwood. 4And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write;(CD) but I heard a voice from heaven(CE) say, Seal up what the seven thunders have said and do not write it down.(CF), 5Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land(CG) raised his right hand to heaven. Room of Heaven (4.1-11.19) The Seven Seals and the Seven Trumpets [Third . At that point, the narrative truly will begin rushing toward the return of Jesus to set up his throne on earth. God gave John a vision of this time, which he recorded in the book of Revelation. The fourth trumpet sounds and a third of sun, moon, and stars are struck so that a third of their light is darkened. Jer 30:3-7; Dan 9:24-27). As Peter put it, the delay is not slowness but patience: The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance (2 Pet 3:9). 11But after the three and a half days(DU) the breath[d] of life from God entered them,(DV) and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. (AT) 9They had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. Before the blowing of the seventh and final trumpet there are a series of events that take place. 3 Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. Nations is a translation of the Greek word that refers to Gentiles in this context. (AG) The sun and sky were darkened(AH) by the smoke from the Abyss. 2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. 16And the twenty-four elders,(EG) who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces(EH) and worshiped God, 17saying: We give thanks(EI) to you, Lord God Almighty,(EJ)the One who is and who was,(EK)because you have taken your great powerand have begun to reign. Wormwood (8:11) means bitter, referencing the effect this thing will have on a third of the rivers and springs (8:10). The trumpets also show us what will happen in the future from John's time until the end (Revelation 11:15-18). The seven trumpets of Revelation 8-11 have always been a bone of theological contention. The angels further command to take and eat the scroll is accompanied by this explanation: It will be bitter in your stomach, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth (10:9). Revelation 9:15 states that Ottoman Empire would continue, an hour, a day, a month, and a year. This prophetic time period equals 391 years and 15 days. One of the things mentioned are the seven trumpets. In all honesty if you are in Christ there is nothing for you to be afraid of. The First Four Trumpets 10 Then the third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star burning like a torch fell from heaven and landed on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. 8:2-3 Seven angels who stand in the presence of God are given seven trumpets (8:2) that will be used to release another series of judgments. . 6:10-11). Creative effects are added to highlight certain areas in the message. Each trumpet will be blown by a different angel, but the angels are not named. (BB) 14It said to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, Release the four angels(BC) who are bound at the great river Euphrates.(BD) 15And the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released(BE) to kill a third(BF) of mankind. 11 The name of the star is Wormwood. . Revelation 15:3 compares . They will be killed by plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur (9:18). When the seventh angel will blow his trumpet, go, take the scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel, It will be bitter in your stomach, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Trumpets (Revelation 8) portray the breakup of the original Roman Empire (east and west). 4And (J)the smoke of the incense ascended from the angels hand with the prayers of the [c]saints before God. But when he begins to digest them in his spirit, he reports, My stomach became bitter. In other words, Isaiah spoke of Satans original fall into rebellion and applied it to Babylons prideful king. They continue to reject his love and compassion. And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them (Revelation 8:1-2). 11Then there was given to me a [v](DJ)measuring rod like a staff; [w]and (DK)someone said, Get up and measure the [x]temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land,(CA) 3and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion. Instead of turning to God in repentance, they dig in with their defiance even more. Based on this calculation Josiah Litch, An American clergyman, predicted in 1838 that the Ottoman Empire would lose power on August 11, 1840! To measure a structure or piece of property in Scripture is a means of laying claim to it. At the . He will only do that at the second coming, when he will be accompanied by the saints. 2[y]Leave out the (DL)courtyard which is outside the [z]temple and do not measure it, because (DM)it has been given to the nations; and they will (DN)trample (DO)the holy city for (DP)forty-two months. In Scripture seven is the number of completion, so the announcement associated with this trumpet falls right in line. Their praise announces that God, in this great power, has begun to reign (11:17). This verse is the final For all the information Revelation tells about Christs second coming, there are still some things God has opted not to disclose yet. Revelation 8:2-9:21 (). I think sometimes people believe God brings judgment because he likes to judge. Adding the 391 years and 15 days would reach to August 11, 1840. These prayers are the petitions of martyrs from the tribulation who cried out previously for divine vengeance and justice and were told to wait (cf. That was, after all, the stated purpose of the rainbow amid clouds when God pointed to it following the flood (see Gen 9:12-17), and that was likewise the rainbows significance in 4:3, where it surrounded Gods throne. But during the tribulation period, his wrath will be active. This trumpet brings an astonishing amount of death and an absolutely incredible response to it. The Seven Trumpets introduce a second round of God's judgment but with greater severity. Orthodox Jews, however, pray daily for the return of the temple at the Western Wallthe one remaining structure from the ancient Jewish temple complex that sits beneath the Dome of the Rock. The seven trumpets are mentioned in the book of Revelation. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. The figure above demonstrates the relation between Revelation 8:2-6 and 8:7-11:19. . 8They had hair like the hair of women, and their (BE)teeth were like the teeth of lions. 3(D)Another angel came and stood at the (E)altar, holding a (F)golden censer; and much (G)incense was given to him, so that he might [a]add it to the (H)prayers of all the [b]saints on the (I)golden altar which was before the throne. No one will be able to stop these witnesses except the Antichrist. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. He also exhibits a form of passive wrath by allowing people and nations to face the destructive consequences of their actions. get to know the Bible better! 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 9:8). 8Their bodies will lie in the public square of the great city(DN)which is figuratively called Sodom(DO) and Egyptwhere also their Lord was crucified. 2But exclude the outer court;(CW) do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. These trumpets are no different its just that the pronouncements are of a different type. While wildfires in the western United States, for example, burn tens of thousands of acres, this firestorm will affect a third of the planet, consuming a third of the trees and all the green grass. So though the locust judgment may seem sufficient from a human vantage point, God says he is only getting started. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up (Revelation 8:7). [1] He said to me, Take it and eat it. The heart of man has grown so hard that even among great tragedy and death they refuse to turn from sin and turn towards God. The seven trumpets express Gods wrath against the persecutors of His faithful who are praying for His justice (Revelation 8: 3,4). . Then, seven angels stepped forward to blow the seven trumpets; " Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets which were given to them" ( Revelation 8:2 ).. These include the two witnesses, the Antichrist, and the false prophet. 11:5 If anyone harms these two witnesses, fire comes from their mouths and consumes their enemies. The placement of something like golden crowns . 11The star is named Wormwood; and a (AC)third of the waters became (AD)wormwood, and many people died from the waters because they were made bitter. 11:6 Authority to close up the sky so that it does not rain during the days of their prophecy harkens back to Elijah, and power over the waters to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with every plague reminds of Moses. The book of Revelation describes the events that will take place during this time. 10They have tails like (BG)scorpions, and stings; and in their (BH)tails is their power to hurt people for (BI)five months. Revelation 8:1-6 describes the Savior opening the seventh seal. After blowing the fourth trumpet, there is a brief pause before the last three trumpets are blown. The What Does It Really Mean That Your Body Is a Temple? Read Revelation 10:8-11. 19For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents and have heads, and with them they do harm. For deeper study and to understand what the seven trumpets in Revelation are, you will need to spend some time in Revelation chapters 811. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! 18A (BZ)third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the (CA)fire, the smoke, and the [t]brimstone which came out of their mouths. 2He opened the shaft of the abyss, and (AT)smoke ascended out of the shaft like the smoke of a great furnace; and (AU)the sun and the air were darkened from the smoke of the shaft. 'The seventh trumpet signals the conclusion of this earth's history. 6(O)And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound them. those who fear [his] name, both small and great. 9:9-11 Because the locusts have chests like iron breastplates, they will be protected from harm as they torment others. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts (Rev. 19The power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails were like snakes, having heads with which they inflict injury. . their dead bodies . Let's consider each judgment. Forty-two months correspond with three and a half years, indicating that the events described in this chapter will occur during the latter half of the seven-year tribulation. (AZ), 13The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns(BA) of the golden altar that is before God. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! . The Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-11:19) PLUS PREVIOUS IV. on their heads signifies authorityin this case, authority from hell. Therefore, Old Testament saints will receive their resurrection bodies following the tribulation. . The fourth trumpet attacks the sky affecting the sun, moon, and stars. . A third(Q) of the sea turned into blood,(R) 9a third(S) of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the . As recipients of this passive divine wrath, they received in their own persons the appropriate penalty of their error (1:27). 11:1 John is given a measuring reed like a rod and told to go measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there. 10:5-6 Upon hearing Gods prohibition against revealing the scrolls prophecy, the mighty angel raised his right hand to heaven (10:5) and swore an oath that there would no longer be a delay (10:6). New American Standard Bible (NASB). 10:4 Seven is the number of completion in Scripture and denotes that all prophecy on the scroll had been revealed to John. . When Ezekiel obeyed, he reported the scroll to be as sweet as honey in my mouth (Ezek 3:3). By whatever name he is referenced, this figure is the chief antagonist of the tribulation. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Attila & Huns vs. Western Rome 456-476 A.D. 4th Trumpet Then the fourth angel sounded: And a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened. over to degrading passions (1:26)that is, to homosexual passions. again opened: the 1,000 years (19.11-21.8 . The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. The presentation of this scroll is accompanied by a roaring in nature signified by the angels right foot on the sea and his left on the land (10:2) as he cries out with a voice like a roaring lion. 13Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard [p]a voice from the [q]four (BN)horns of the (BO)golden altar which is before God, 14saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, Release the (BP)four angels who are bound at the (BQ)great river Euphrates. 15And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were (BR)released, so that they would kill a (BS)third of mankind. Each one pronounces a different judgment upon the earth during the Great Tribulation. Still only partial, only 1/3 of the earth affected, increasing severity. To underscore the divine anointing on these witnesses, as well as the seriousness of coming against them, the death penalty is pronounced even upon anyone who wants to harm them. He has also just released his new book The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. 17And this is how I saw (BV)in my vision the horses and those who sat on them: the riders had breastplates the color of fire, of hyacinth, and of [r](BW)brimstone; and the heads of the horses are like the heads of lions; and (BX)out of their mouths *came fire and smoke and [s](BY)brimstone. 9:20-21 Why would God allow something as horrific as the judgments described in this chapter? In this case, then, God is laying claim to the Jewish temple in Jerusalem that will be rebuilt during the tribulation. 13 The seven priests carrying the seven trumpets went forward, marching before the ark of the LORD and blowing the trumpets. Odoacer & Heruli vs. Western Rome 476 -? The anti-God movement in America today is a harbinger of this tragic reality. 12The first woe is past; two other woes are yet to come. (DF) This is how anyone who wants to harm them must die. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. like the sun and legs . There are some major events left to play out but we know this trumpet is blown closer to the end of the Great Tribulation. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. . Speech is completely original and produced exclusively by Grace Digital NetworkMusic licensed through Artlist.ioFootage licensed through Filmpac.com and StoryblocksAnimation: Tina DavidsonWriter: David KolawoleAll scripture animations are derived from the King James Bible (KJB) or simply the Authorized Version (AV)Our purpose, when making these videos, is to make quality educational motivational videos and share these with our viewers. . And he *said to me, (DE)Take it and eat it; it will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey. 10I took the little scroll from the angels hand and ate it, and in my mouth it was sweet as honey; and when I had eaten it, my stomach was made bitter. A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night (Revelation 8:12). (CX) They will trample on the holy city(CY) for 42 months. The breath of life from God will enter the two witnesses, bringing about a resurrection, and they will stand on their feet, causing great fear to come upon all who see them (11:11). 11:16-18 In preparation for Jesuss coming, the twenty-four elders who were introduced in 4:4 fall down in worship (11:16). What are the seven trumpets in Revelation, and what do the 7 trumpets mean? (AI) 3And out of the smoke locusts(AJ) came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions(AK) of the earth. . Start FREE. What Does It Really Mean That Your Body Is a Temple? 13And [ad]at that time there was a great (EO)earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell; [ae]seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and (EP)gave glory to the (EQ)God of heaven. As you can see with the first four of the seven trumpets in Revelation, things are getting pretty bad. 10And (EI)those who live on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate; and they will (EJ)send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented (EK)those who live on the earth. 6These have the power to (DW)shut up the sky, so that rain will not fall during (DX)the days of their prophesying; and they have power over the waters to (DY)turn them into blood, and (DZ)to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they desire. Also, the seven angels who blow the trumpets that initiate each of the trumpet judgments are given" smoke . Christians disagree about the timing Lets consider each judgment. A third(N) of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.(O). . During the end times, seven-year tribulation God will pour out His wrath as judgment for the world's sin and as a final call for humanity to repent and worship Him. 6And in those days (BC)people will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death [l]will flee from them! 9 A third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. (3-6) The other angel with the golden censer. Revelation 8 singles out the suffering of God's people and His response to that suffering. The seven trumpets express, trumpets (Revelation 9) picture the onslaughts of the Isalmic tribes, under various leaders, which gave rise to another religious power that warred against, trumpet presents the final period of time, when, gives the everlasting gospel and the three angles messages of, The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. The third trumpet affects the water supply which brings death to many people. two lampstands that stand before the Lord. Romans 1 is a prime example of this, depicting idolatrous people whom God delivered . 7The first angel(L) sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire(M) mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. When the focus turns to personalities in chapter 12, John moves back chronologically and fills in details. Second, it underscores the graciousness of God in offering an opportunity for humanity to repent before judgment falls. Each one will pronounce a type of judgment on the earth, and they will intensify as each subsequent trumpet is blown. A partial answer is that despite these plagues, mankind did not repent of the works of their hands to stop worshiping demons and idols (9:20). And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up, And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed, Then the third angel sounded: And a great, Then the fourth angel sounded: And a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the, Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a, Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates, Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in. Speech is completely original and produced exclusively by Grace Digital Network Music licensed through Artlist.io Footage licensed through Filmpac.com and S. . Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Elijah prophesied a drought (see 1 Kgs 17:1-7), and Moses pronounced a series of plagues on Egypt, including the water being turned into blood (see Exod 712). He placed (CO)his right foot on the sea and his left on the land; 3and he cried out with a loud voice, (CP)as when a lion roars; and when he had cried out, the (CQ)seven peals of thunder [u]uttered their voices. If you are engaged in a, book of Revelation bible study, with an end times bible . 8 The second angel blew his trumpet, and something like a great mountain, burning with fire, was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. The seven trumpets are the "contents" of the seventh seal judgment, in that the seventh seal summons the angels who sound the trumpets ( Revelation 8:1-5 ). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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