Seven bowls
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The seven bowls (
Plagues
First bowl
The first bowl is poured out upon the earth, and causes painful sores to break out upon all those bearing the
Second bowl
The second bowl is poured out upon the sea. The sea turns to blood, and every living creature in it dies.[7]
Third bowl
The third bowl is poured out upon the rivers and springs of water, and they turn to blood. The "angel of the waters" makes a speech in praise of God's justice, which is echoed by a voice from the altar.[8]
Fourth bowl
The fourth bowl is poured out upon the sun. The sun scorches the people, but they only curse the name of God and do not repent.[9]
Fifth bowl
The fifth bowl is poured out upon the throne of the beast. A thick darkness overwhelms the kingdom of the beast, and the wicked still do not repent.[10]
Sixth bowl
The sixth bowl is poured out upon the river
Other biblical scholars believe that the great eschatological battle is not described in these verses, having already been won at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.[12]
Seventh bowl
The seventh bowl is poured out into the air. A small voice from the throne says: "It is done." There is thunder and lightning, and an earthquake which destroys the cities of the world, and splits "the great city" into three parts. The islands and mountains are destroyed, and hailstones weighing a talent each fall upon the earth. The people continue to curse God.[13]
See also
- Events of Revelation (Chapter 16)
- Seven Seals
- Seven trumpets
References
- ^ "Revelation 16 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 15:7 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 16:1 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Antichrist". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ Revelation 11:15–16:21
- ^ "Revelation 16:2 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 16:3 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 16:4-7 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 16:8-9 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 16:10-11 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ "Revelation 16:12-16 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.
- ^ Barr, David L. (1998). Tales of the End: A Narrative Commentary on the Book of Revelation. Santa Rosa, CA: Polebridge. p. 132.
- ^ "Revelation 16:17-21 (ESV)". Bible Gateway.