King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The seventh one poured out his bowl on the air, and a loud voice came out of the Temple from the throne, saying, “It is done!”
Berean Standard Bible:
Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came from the throne in the temple, saying, “It is done!”
American Standard Version:
And the seventh poured out his bowl upon the air; and there came forth a great voice out of the temple, from the throne, saying, It is done:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} the seventh{G1442} angel{G32} poured out{G1632} his{G846} vial{G5357} into{G1519} the air{G109}; and{G2532} there came{G1831} a great{G3173} voice{G5456} out of{G575} the temple{G3485} of heaven{G3772}, from{G575} the throne{G2362}, saying{G3004}, It is done{G1096}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 21:6
- And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
John 19:30
- When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Ephesians 2:2
- Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Revelation 10:6
- And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Revelation 10:7
- But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
Revelation 15:5
- ¶ And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
Revelation 15:6
- And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
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Commentary for Revelation 16:17
Revelation 16:17 is part of the apocalyptic literature found in the New Testament, specifically within the Book of Revelation, which is attributed to John of Patmos. This verse is set within a series of visions that describe the end times, and it marks the climax of the wrath of God being poured out upon the earth in a series of seven bowls (or vials). The verse itself is the culmination of the seventh and final bowl judgment, which is a significant event heralding the conclusion of God's judgments upon a sinful world.
In the historical context, the Book of Revelation is believed to have been written during a period of persecution for the early Christian church, possibly during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian, who demanded divine worship. The imagery and language of Revelation would have resonated with early Christians as a source of hope and encouragement amidst suffering, reminding them of God's ultimate victory over evil.
The themes of Revelation 16:17 include divine judgment, the sovereignty of God, and the finality of His actions. The "great voice out of the temple" signifies a heavenly pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and finality of the event. The phrase "It is done" echoes Jesus' final words on the cross, "It is finished" (John 19:30), indicating completion—in this case, the completion of God's wrath. The pouring out of the seventh bowl into the air suggests a universal impact, as the air is a domain common to all life on Earth, indicating that the judgment is all-encompassing.
This verse is often interpreted symbolically, with the bowls representing various catastrophes that afflict humanity as a result of sin and the rejection of God. The proclamation "It is done" serves as a transition point in the narrative, leading to the final defeat of evil and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom, as described in subsequent chapters of Revelation.
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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: G1442
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕβδομος
Transliteration: hébdomos
Pronunciation: heb'-dom-os
Description: ordinal from ἑπτά; seventh:--seventh. - 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: G1632
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκχέω
Transliteration: ekchéō
Pronunciation: ek-khoo'-no
Description: from ἐκ and (to pour); to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow:--gush (pour) out, run greedily (out), shed (abroad, forth), spill. - 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: G5357
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φιάλη
Transliteration: phiálē
Pronunciation: fee-al'-ay
Description: of uncertain affinity; a broad shallow cup ("phial"):--vial. - 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: G109
There are 1058 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀήρ
Transliteration: aḗr
Pronunciation: ah-ayr'
Description: from (to breathe unconsciously, i.e. respire; by analogy, to blow); "air" (as naturally circumambient):--air. Compare ψύχω. - Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad. - Strong's Number: G3173
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέγας
Transliteration: mégas
Pronunciation: meg'-as
Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years. - Strong's Number: G5456
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνή
Transliteration: phōnḗ
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice. - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - 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: G3772
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανός
Transliteration: ouranós
Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky. - Strong's Number: G2362
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θρόνος
Transliteration: thrónos
Pronunciation: thron'-os
Description: from (to sit); a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate:--seat, throne. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G1096
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γίνομαι
Transliteration: gínomai
Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.