In the interlude an angel seals 144,000 saved jews as gods servants. The seventh seal will not be opened until revelation 8. Revelation chapter 8 1 when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. King james version 8 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate in verse 1, the opening of the seventh seal concludes a section beginning in chapter 6 which records the opening of the seven seals.
He was given much incense, that he should offer it with. Jul 02, 2020 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 7th seal silence before the trumpets. Prelude to the seven trumpets when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. When the lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom.
Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire. John is ordered to write to the seven churches in asia. Revelation chapter 8 discover the book of revelation. Revelation chapters 89 the christ in prophecy journal. As i watched, i heard an eagle that was flying in midair call out in a loud voice. Revelation pdf downloads discover the book of revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. When the lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. To begin, when you click on chapter 1 or any chapter section, a pdf will be opened which you can read, change type size, or even save to your computer for viewing later. Can conditions on earth get any worse in the tribulation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy.
He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon. I saw that the seven angels who stood before god were given seven trumpets. After four trumpet judgments, the earth has been subjected to raining fire and hail, ruin of the oceans, poisoning of fresh waters, and a disruption of natural light revelation 8. You have now reached revelation chapter eight where john sees the lamb break the seventh and last seal of the book described back in chapter 5. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Dec 29, 2010 revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of gods people, went up before god from the angels hand. Chapter 8 introduces the second series of judgments, the trumpet judgments. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. Chapter 8 read chapter 8 in the nasb version via biblegateway. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Revelation 8 kjv and when he had opened the seventh bible. That brings us then to the seventh seal which is now opened to us, in chapter 8. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. Revelation king james version kjv commentary for revelation 8 discussion for revelation 8 do you have a bible comment or question.
Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels. N of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Johns vision on patmos 9i, john, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in jesus, was on the island of patmos because of the word of god and my testimony about jesus. 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. Jan 02, 2020 the first trumpet causes hail and fire that destroy much of the plant life in the world revelation 8. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The plant known to us under the name of wormwood is doubtless identical with the.
The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. This free bible study guide will help you understand what youre reading. With chapter 8 the action resumes with the pouring out of the second series of judgments upon mankind the trumpet judgments. We waited for the last seal to be opened and the contents of the scroll. Onethird of the water in the sea became blood, 9 onethird of all things living in the sea died, and onethird of all the ships on the sea were destroyed. 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. Revelation 8 the first four trumpets when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and. Dec 29, 2010 revelation is the final book in the holy bible. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden. The silence and the thunder of prayer revelation 8. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
Part of the yale divinity school bible study presented by the congregational church of new canaan connecticut. Chapter 8 begins with the opening of the seventh seal, immediately followed by a brief period of silence. In revelation chapter 8, jesus opened the seventh seal and seven trumpet blasts soon follow. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Chapter 8 john sees fire and desolation poured out during the seventh seal and preceding the second coming. The trumpet judgments seem to follow the seal judgments without overlapping them. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. The book of revelation explained key facts and issues. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. It is important to note that jesus christ is identified as a lamb that has been slain.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an. The judgments which follow are associated with seven trumpets, given to seven angels, and these seven trumpets are themselves part of the seventh seal judgment. Then follow the first four trumpet blasts, each heralding catastrophes modeled on the plagues of egypt affecting the traditional prophetic third cf. They begin when jesus the lamb opens the seventh seal. We waited for the last seal to be opened and the contents of the scroll to be revealed but then were given a pause with revelation 7, the revealing.
Study guide for revelation 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass. In our studies in the book of revelation we have been following the unrolling of. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Since this is a coded message, we have to break the code to understand it.
Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. O 8 the second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a huge mountain, p all ablaze, was thrown into the sea. A third of the day did not shine, and likewise the night. The book of revelation chapter 8 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Chapter 8 is the beginning of the third part of this vision. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
Revelation 8, william barclays daily study bible, one of over 110 bible. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. 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. Were still in the first half of the tribulation, and gods judgments resume.
The book of revelation chapter 6 contd bible study. The present english word is a corruption of wermod equivalent to waremood, which may be rendered mindpreserver, a name given to the plant by the saxons, on account of its fancied virtues. He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. Revelation, chapter 8 king james version christian. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and to them were given seven trumpets. The woman, who is referred to as the great prostitute, is the great city who rules over the kings of the earth revelation 17. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. After about a half hour of quiet, john sees seven angels with seven trumpets.
After reading the selected chapter, come back to this page and select the next file or section. A common view is that the seventh seal comprises the seven. Get a detailed summary of chapter 8 in book of revelation. The entire chapter is quite symbolic, but an angel explains to john the meaning of what he is seeing.
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