Revelation 8:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now the seven angels with the seven shofars prepared to sound them.

Berean Standard Bible:

And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the seven^{G2033} angels^{G32} which^{G3588} had^{G2192} the seven^{G2033} trumpets^{G4536} prepared^{G2090} themselves^{G1438} to^{G2443} sound^{G4537}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Revelation 8:2

And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.

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Commentary for Revelation 8:6

Revelation 8:6 is part of the Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to John of Patmos, a prophet and visionary. The book is an apocalypse, a genre of literature that was popular in Jewish and early Christian circles, characterized by vivid symbolism and the disclosure of divine mysteries. It was likely written during a period of persecution for the early Christian Church, towards the end of the first century AD, under the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian.

In the verse, "And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound," the theme is one of divine judgment and the unfolding of God's plan for the end times. The number seven in Revelation, as in much of biblical literature, symbolizes completeness or perfection. The seven angels and their trumpets represent a series of judgments or divine interventions that will occur as part of the eschatological events leading up to the end of the world as we know it.

Historically, this verse reflects the early Christian belief in the imminent return of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom. It also echoes the imagery of the Old Testament, where trumpets were used to call people to worship, announce important events, and signal warfare (as in the fall of Jericho in Joshua 6). In the context of Revelation, the sounding of the trumpets heralds a series of cataclysmic events that will affect the earth, the sea, and humanity, signaling the approach of the final judgment.

The verse serves as a transition point in the narrative, building anticipation for the dramatic events that follow. It encapsulates the apocalyptic tension between the present age, marked by suffering and injustice, and the coming age of divine justice and peace. The preparation of the angels to sound their trumpets is a moment of solemnity, indicating that the time for divine intervention is at hand.

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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: 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: 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: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Strong's Number: G2192
There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔχω
Transliteration: échō
Pronunciation: skheh'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Strong's Number: G4536
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σάλπιγξ
Transliteration: sálpinx
Pronunciation: sal'-pinx
Description: perhaps from σάλος (through the idea of quavering or reverberation); a trumpet:--trump(-et).
Strong's Number: G2090
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑτοιμάζω
Transliteration: hetoimázō
Pronunciation: het-oy-mad'-zo
Description: from ἕτοιμος; to prepare:--prepare, provide, make ready. Compare κατασκευάζω.
Strong's Number: G1438
There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
Transliteration: heautoû
Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
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).

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