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Book of Revelation

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New Testament

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Apocalypse

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 book is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle.

Contents

Text

  • The original text is written in Koine Greek.
  • Some of the oldest manuscripts containing this chapter are:
  • Papyrus 115 (ca. AD 275; extant: verses 3-8, 11-13)
  • Codex Sinaiticus (AD 330-360)
  • Codex Alexandrinus (ca. AD 400-440)
  • Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus (ca. AD 450; extant: verses 1-4)
  • This chapter is divided into 13 verses.

    • Structure

    This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):

  • Revelation 8:1-6 = Seventh Seal: Prelude to the Seven Trumpets
  • Revelation 8:7 = First Trumpet: Vegetation Struck
  • Revelation 8:8-9 = Second Trumpet: The Seas Struck
  • Revelation 8:10-11 = Third Trumpet: The Waters Struck
  • Revelation 8:12-13 = Fourth Trumpet: The Heavens Struck

    • Verse 1

    New King James Version

    When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

    Verse 3

    King James Version

    And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

    Verse 6

    King James Version

    And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.

    Verse 11

    King James Version

    And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

    References

    Revelation 8 Wikipedia
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