King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then the sanctuary was filled with smoke from God’s Sh’khinah, that is, from his power; and no one could enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels had accomplished their purpose.
Berean Standard Bible:
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.
American Standard Version:
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and none was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} the temple{G3485} was filled{G1072} with smoke{G2586} from{G1537} the glory{G1391} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} from{G1537} his{G846} power{G1411}; and{G2532} no man{G3762} was able{G1410} to enter{G1525} into{G1519} the temple{G3485}, till{G891} the seven{G2033} plagues{G4127} of the seven{G2033} angels{G32} were fulfilled{G5055}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 6:4
- And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
1 Kings 8:10
- And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy [place], that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,
1 Kings 8:11
- So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.
Exodus 40:34
- ¶ Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Exodus 40:35
- And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
2 Chronicles 5:13
- It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;
2 Chronicles 5:14
- So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.
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Commentary for Revelation 15:8
Revelation 15:8 is a verse from the New Testament's Book of Revelation, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. This book is apocalyptic literature, characterized by visions and symbolic language, and is the final book of the Christian Bible. It was likely written in the late first century during a time of persecution for the early Christian Church, possibly under the reign of Emperor Domitian.
The verse in question describes a vision where the heavenly temple is filled with smoke, emanating from the glory and power of God. This imagery draws from the rich Old Testament tradition where the presence of God is associated with smoke, such as in Exodus when God descends upon Mount Sinai in fire and smoke, or when the tabernacle and later the temple in Jerusalem are filled with the cloud of God's glory. The inability of anyone to enter the temple until the seven plagues are completed suggests a period of divine judgment and wrath, as the seven angels are about to pour out the final series of judgments upon the earth.
The theme here is one of divine sovereignty and the unfolding of God's justice. The smoke signifies the awesome and terrifying presence of God, indicating that what is about to occur is of utmost seriousness and holiness. The exclusion from the temple symbolizes a separation between the holy and the profane, and the necessity of God's judgment to run its course before reconciliation can be made. This verse is part of the broader context of Revelation, which encourages believers to persevere in faith despite trials, with the assurance that God will ultimately triumph over evil and establish a new heaven and a new earth.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3485
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ναός
Transliteration: naós
Pronunciation: nah-os'
Description: from a primary (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple :--shrine, temple. Compare ἱερόν. - Strong's Number: G1072
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γεμίζω
Transliteration: gemízō
Pronunciation: ghem-id'-zo
Description: transitive from γέμω; to fill entirely:--fill (be) full. - Strong's Number: G2586
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καπνός
Transliteration: kapnós
Pronunciation: kap-nos'
Description: of uncertain affinity; smoke:--smoke. - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G1391
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δόξα
Transliteration: dóxa
Pronunciation: dox'-ah
Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G1411
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμις
Transliteration: dýnamis
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-is
Description: from δύναμαι; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):--ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work. - Strong's Number: G3762
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδείς
Transliteration: oudeís
Pronunciation: oo-den'
Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought. - Strong's Number: G1410
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμαι
Transliteration: dýnamai
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - Strong's Number: G1525
There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
Transliteration: eisérchomai
Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G891
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄχρι
Transliteration: áchri
Pronunciation: akh'-rece
Description: akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to:--as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare μέχρι. - Strong's Number: G2033
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑπτά
Transliteration: heptá
Pronunciation: hep-tah'
Description: a primary number; seven:--seven. - Strong's Number: G4127
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πληγή
Transliteration: plēgḗ
Pronunciation: play-gay'
Description: from πλήσσω; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity:--plague, stripe, wound(-ed). - Strong's Number: G32
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄγγελος
Transliteration: ángelos
Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger. - Strong's Number: G5055
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τελέω
Transliteration: teléō
Pronunciation: tel-eh'-o
Description: from τέλος; to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt):--accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform.