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Revelation 15:1

15:2 15:2

Bible Versions

¶ And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
And {G2532} I saw {G1492} another {G243} sign {G4592} in {G1722} heaven {G3772}, great {G3173} and {G2532} marvellous {G2298}, seven {G2033} angels {G32} having {G2192} the seven {G2033} last {G2078} plagues {G4127}; for {G3754} in {G1722} them {G846} is filled up {G5055} the wrath {G2372} of God {G2316}.
Then I saw another sign in heaven, a great and wonderful one — seven angels with the seven plagues that are the final ones; because with them, God’s fury is finished.
Then I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven final plagues, with which the wrath of God is completed.
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having seven plagues, which are the last, for in them is finished the wrath of God.

Revelation 15:1 introduces a pivotal vision in the book of Revelation, setting the stage for the final series of divine judgments. John, the apostle, witnesses "another sign in heaven," indicating a significant, divinely orchestrated event that follows previous prophetic revelations.

Context

This verse serves as an ominous prelude to the pouring out of the "seven bowls" (or vials) of God's wrath, detailed in Revelation chapter 16. After the preceding visions of spiritual conflict, the beast, and the Lamb on Mount Zion (Revelation 12-14), John is shown the instruments of God's ultimate justice. The phrase "another sign" suggests a continuation of the dramatic heavenly displays, such as the one described in Revelation 12:1 concerning the woman clothed with the sun, signaling major prophetic developments in the end times narrative.

Key Themes

  • Divine Judgment and Wrath: The central message is the imminent and conclusive outpouring of God's righteous wrath. The "seven last plagues" signify the finality of divine judgment against unrepentant humanity and evil forces.
  • God's Sovereignty: The vision emphasizes God's absolute control over history and His unwavering commitment to justice. These plagues are not random but are precisely "filled up" with God's wrath, executed according to His perfect timing and will.
  • Heavenly Perspective: John's vision from heaven underscores the divine origin and certainty of these events. What is seen in heaven will surely manifest on Earth, revealing God's ultimate victory.

Linguistic Insights

The term "sign" (Greek: semeion) denotes a miraculous or significant event that serves as a divine indicator, pointing to a profound spiritual reality or impending action from God. It's not merely a vision but a divinely ordained symbol of monumental importance. The description "great and marvellous" (Greek: mega kai thaumaston) highlights the awe-inspiring, terrifying, and utterly significant nature of these impending judgments, underscoring their unique severity as the culmination of God's wrath.

Practical Application

Revelation 15:1 carries profound implications for believers and non-believers alike. For those who remain unrepentant, it serves as a stark warning about the inevitable and terrible consequences of rejecting God's grace. It powerfully illustrates the gravity of sin and the holiness of God, who cannot tolerate evil indefinitely. For believers, this vision, while solemn, offers reassurance of God's justice and His ultimate triumph over evil. It reminds us that God is faithful to His word and will bring all things to a just conclusion, offering comfort that believers are not appointed to God's wrath, but to salvation through Christ Jesus.

Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Leviticus 26:21

    And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.

  • 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.

  • Revelation 15:7

    And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

  • Daniel 4:2

    I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.

  • Daniel 4:3

    How great [are] his signs! and how mighty [are] his wonders! his kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion [is] from generation to generation.

  • Revelation 21:9

    ¶ And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

  • Revelation 16:1

    ¶ And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
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