Revelation 8:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;

Complete Jewish Bible:

The third angel sounded his shofar; and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky onto a third of the rivers and onto the springs of water.

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

And the third angel sounded, and there fell from heaven a great star, burning as a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of the waters;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the third^{G5154} angel^{G32} sounded^{G4537}, and^{G2532} there fell^{G4098} a great^{G3173} star^{G792} from^{G1537} heaven^{G3772}, burning^{G2545} as it were^{G5613} a lamp^{G2985}, and^{G2532} it fell^{G4098} upon^{G1909} the third part^{G5154} of the rivers^{G4215}, and^{G2532} upon^{G1909} the fountains^{G4077} of waters^{G5204};

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Commentary for Revelation 8:10

Revelation 8:10 is a verse from the Book of Revelation, which is the final book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible. This book is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle and is written in an apocalyptic genre, characterized by vivid symbolism and visions of the end times. The verse is part of a larger section (Revelation 8-9) that describes the opening of the seventh seal, which unleashes seven angels with seven trumpets, each sounding their trumpet to initiate a series of catastrophic judgments upon the earth.

In Revelation 8:10, the third angel sounds his trumpet, and a great star, described as burning like a lamp, falls from heaven. This star affects the earth's waters, poisoning a third of the rivers and springs. The imagery of a star falling from heaven likely draws on ancient cosmological beliefs where celestial events were seen as omens or direct interventions from the divine. In the historical context of the time when Revelation was written, such symbolism would resonate with readers familiar with Jewish apocalyptic literature, which often used cosmic disturbances to signify divine judgment and the upheaval of the world order.

The themes of this verse include divine judgment, cosmic upheaval, and the corruption of natural resources—a common motif in apocalyptic literature, signaling the disruption of the created order as a consequence of human sinfulness. The poisoning of water sources would have been particularly alarming, as water is essential for life, and its contamination would lead to widespread suffering and death. This event is part of a series of escalating calamities that are meant to warn of the coming final judgment and the need for repentance before the ultimate establishment of God's kingdom.

In summary, Revelation 8:10 reflects the apocalyptic themes of the Book of Revelation, using the symbolic language of a burning star to depict divine judgment upon the earth, with specific emphasis on the contamination of water, a vital resource. This verse contributes to the broader narrative of the trumpet judgments, which are designed to evoke a sense of urgency and a call to spiritual renewal in the face of impending eschatological events.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5154
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τρίτος
   Transliteration: trítos
   Pronunciation: tree'-tos
   Description: ordinal from τρεῖς; third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly:--third(-ly).
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4537
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σαλπίζω
   Transliteration: salpízō
   Pronunciation: sal-pid'-zo
   Description: from σάλπιγξ; to trumpet, i.e. sound a blast (literally or figuratively):--(which are yet to) sound (a trumpet).
   
5. Strong's Number: G4098
   There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίπτω
   Transliteration: píptō
   Pronunciation: pet'-o
   Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G792
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀστήρ
   Transliteration: astḗr
   Pronunciation: as-tare'
   Description: probably from the base of στρώννυμι; a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively:--star.
   
8. 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.
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2545
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καίω
    Transliteration: kaíō
    Pronunciation: kah'-yo
    Description: apparently a primary verb; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume:--burn, light.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2985
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαμπάς
    Transliteration: lampás
    Pronunciation: lam-pas'
    Description: from λάμπω; a "lamp" or flambeau:--lamp, light, torch.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
    
14. Strong's Number: G4215
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποταμός
    Transliteration: potamós
    Pronunciation: pot-am-os'
    Description: probably from a derivative of the alternate of πίνω (compare πότος); a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water:--flood, river, stream, water.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4077
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πηγή
    Transliteration: pēgḗ
    Pronunciation: pay-gay'
    Description: probably from πήγνυμι (through the idea of gushing plumply); a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e. source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring):--fountain, well.
    
16. Strong's Number: G5204
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὕδωρ
    Transliteration: hýdōr
    Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
    Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water.