Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book. Using the bible formula for prophetic time, a day in prophecy equals a year. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5.
Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Revelation 8, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 8 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Revelation 8 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. There was silence in heaven why is there silence in heaven.
Revelation 8 commentary the bible study new testament. Read revelation 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 8 9 new king james version nkjv seventh seal. In scripture, incense is used as a physical symbol of prayers, which ascend towards heaven much like smoke. Verse 1 of this chapter clearly belongs to the opening of the seven seals, namely the seventh, and thus rightly belongs to the preceding chapter, not chapter 8. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter. Revelation 8 kjv and when he had opened the seventh bible. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal.
David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. The whore of babylon is the spiritual representation of the dog eat dog society where everybody tries. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. He was given much incense, that he should offer it. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
A third of the day did not shine, and likewise the night. Revelation 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2 who faithfully reported everything he saw. This verse is the pivot upon which the whole interpretation turns, making the problem of its interpretation probably the most important in the whole book. I am on revelation 8 the anointing of god, my holy father, teaches me all things, even thine own wicked thoughts against me and intents to prolong thy deceit against my chosen. The late late show with james corden 60,070,460 views. The trumpet throughout the bible is used for two specific purposes.
Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. Revelation chapter 8 bible study published welcome to bsm, today were taking a study on revelation 8, continuing our study of the book of revelations. Revelation chapter 8 bible study bible study ministry. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. And when i had heard and seen them, i fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version king james bible online. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture is. The book of revelation chapter 8 king james version. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. It is very clear in gen talking about the falling angels breeding with the daughters of man wich. This same container is then filled with fire, again.
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. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Ok first of all read the whole bible cover to cover praying for the true interpretation before you make yourself a false witness read the book of gen slowly praying for the will of god if it be to reveal to you the truth. It is god that justifies me and my judgment is just. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8 and more. Reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. A bible year is 360 days and so the 48th part of 360 equals 7. Book of revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapter 2 revelation chapter 3 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. A 8 large amount of incense was given to him to offer up, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar that is before the throne. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Revelation 8, english standard version esv the bible app. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. A third of the sea turned into blood, 9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.
We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy.
This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. The book is the new covenant thats y they sang a new. Nothin can happen till the seals of that book are opened. Revelation 8 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 8 a the seven trumpets. Revelation chapter 8 the significance of this silence is twofold. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. With the first verse of this chapter, one reaches a watershed in the interpretation of revelation, a moment of decision, that affects the understanding of all that follows. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer.
Revelation, chapter 8 king james version christian answers. Revelation 8 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 8. Revelation 8, new living translation nlt the bible app. Trumpets 14 previous revelation study list next let all people be silent before yahweh, now that he is stirring from his holy dwelling. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others.
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