Revelation 9:15

King James Version:

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And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And they were released. These four angels had been kept ready for this moment, for this day and month and year, to kill a third of mankind;

Berean Standard Bible:

So the four angels who had been prepared for this hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind.

American Standard Version:

And the four angels were loosed, that had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, that they should kill the third part of men.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the four^{G5064} angels^{G32} were loosed^{G3089}, which^{G3588} were prepared^{G2090} for^{G1519} an hour^{G5610}, and^{G2532} a day^{G2250}, and^{G2532} a month^{G3376}, and^{G2532} a year^{G1763}, for to^{G2443} slay^{G615} the third part^{G5154} of men^{G444}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Revelation 9:18

By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.

Revelation 8:7

¶ The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

Revelation 8:9

And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.

Revelation 8:11

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.

Revelation 8:12

And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

Revelation 9:10

And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power [was] to hurt men five months.

Revelation 9:5

And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment [was] as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.

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Commentary for Revelation 9:15

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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: G5064
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τέσσαρες
Transliteration: téssares
Pronunciation: tes'-sar-ah
Description: a plural number; four:--four.
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: G3089
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λύω
Transliteration: lýō
Pronunciation: loo'-o
Description: a primary verb; to "loosen" (literally or figuratively):--break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off. Compare ῥήγνυμι.
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: 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: 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: G5610
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὥρα
Transliteration: hṓra
Pronunciation: ho'-rah
Description: apparently a primary word; an "hour" (literally or figuratively):--day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Strong's Number: G3376
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μήν
Transliteration: mḗn
Pronunciation: mane
Description: a primary word; a month:--month.
Strong's Number: G1763
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐνιαυτός
Transliteration: eniautós
Pronunciation: en-ee-ow-tos'
Description: prolongation from a primary (a year); a year:--year.
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: G615
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀποκτείνω
Transliteration: apokteínō
Pronunciation: ap-ok-ti'-no
Description: from ἀπό and (to slay); to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy:--put to death, kill, slay.
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).
Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.

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