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Revelation 8

Rev. 8:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the angel
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
took
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
the censer
libanotos (Greek #3031)
frankincense, i.e. (by extension) a censer for burning it
KJV usage: censer.
Pronounce: lib-an-o-tos'
Origin: from 3030
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
filled
gemizo (Greek #1072)
to fill entirely
KJV usage: fill (be) full.
Pronounce: ghem-id'-zo
Origin: transitive from 1073
it
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: 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 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
with fire
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) 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)
KJV usage: 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.
Pronounce: ek
the altar
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thusiasterion (Greek #2379)
a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: altar.
Pronounce: thoo-see-as-tay'-ree-on
Origin: from a derivative of 2378
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
cast
ballo (Greek #906)
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
KJV usage: arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, pour, put (up), send, strike, throw (down), thrust. Compare 4496.
Pronounce: bal'-lo
Origin: a primary verb
it δinto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (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).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the earth
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ge (Greek #1093)
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
KJV usage: country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
Pronounce: ghay
Origin: contracted from a primary word
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
there were
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: 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.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
voices
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
s, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
thunderings
bronte (Greek #1027)
thunder
KJV usage: thunder(-ing).
Pronounce: bron-tay'
Origin: akin to bremo (to roar)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
lightnings
astrape (Greek #796)
lightning; by analogy, glare
KJV usage: lightning, bright shining.
Pronounce: as-trap-ay'
Origin: from 797
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
an earthquake
seismos (Greek #4578)
a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake
KJV usage: earthquake, tempest.
Pronounce: sice-mos'
Origin: from 4579
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
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or, upon.
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Rev. 16:18• 18And there were lightnings and voices and thunders, and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since a man was on the earth (such an earthquake, so great. (Rev. 16:18)
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2 Sam. 22:8• 8{i}Then the earth shook, and quaked;{HR}The foundations of the heavens trembled{HR}And shook because he was wroth.{HR}{/i} (2 Sam. 22:8)

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Altar,
Censer,
Earth,
Earthquake,
Fire,
Thunder

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Rev. 16:1‑21• 1And I heard a loud voice [out of the temple] saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the seven bowls of the indignation of God unto the earth.
 2And the first went away and poured out his bowl unto the earth; and there came an evil and grievous sore upon the men that had the mark of the beast, and {i}upon{/i} those that worshipped his image.
 3And the second poured out his bowl into the sea; and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living soul died, those in the sea.
 4And the third poured out his bowl into the rivers and [into] the fountains of waters; and they became blood.
 5And I heard the angel of the waters say, Righteous art thou that art and that wast holy, because thou hast judged these things.
 6For they shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou gavest them blood to drink: they are worthy.
 7And I heard the altar say, Yea, O Lord God the Almighty, true and righteous {i}are{/i} thy judgments.
 8And the fourth poured out his bowl upon the sun; and it was given him to scorch men with fire.
 9And the men were scorched with great scorching, and blasphemed the name of God that had authority over these plagues; and they repented not to give him glory.
 10And the fifth poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom became darkened; and they gnawed their tongues for the pain,
 11and blasphemed the God of the heaven for their pains and for their sores, and repented not of their works.
 12And the sixth poured out his bowl upon the great river, the Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings that are from {i}the{/i} east might be prepared.
 13And I saw out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits as frogs.
 14For they are spirits of demons working signs, who go forth unto the kings of the whole habitable {i}world{/i} to gather them together unto the war of [that] great day of God the Almighty.
 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.)
 16And they gathered them together unto the place that is called in Hebrew Harmagedon.
 17And the seventh poured out his bowl upon the air; and there came forth a loud voice from the temple [of the heaven], from the throne, saying, It is done.
 18And there were lightnings and voices and thunders, and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since a man was on the earth (such an earthquake, so great.
 19And the great city became three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and Babylon the great was remembered before God to give her the cup of the wine of the indignation of his wrath.
 20And every island fled away, and no mountains were found.
 21And great hail as of a talent's weight cometh down out of the heaven upon men: and men blasphemed God for the plague of the hail; because the plague thereof is exceeding great. (Rev. 16:1‑21)
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Isa. 66:6,14‑16• 6A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of Jehovah that rendereth recompense to his enemies.
 14And ye shall see [this], and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like the grass: and the hand of Jehovah shall be known toward his servants, and indignation toward his enemies.
 15For, behold, Jehovah will come with fire, and his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
 16For by fire and by his sword will Jehovah plead with all flesh: and the slain of Jehovah shall be many. (Isa. 66:6,14‑16)
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Jer. 51:11• 11Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: Jehovah hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of Jehovah, the vengeance of his temple. (Jer. 51:11)
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Ezek. 10:2‑7• 2And he spake unto the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in between the wheels, even under the cherub, and fill thine hand with coals of fire from between the cherubim, and scatter them over the city. And he went in my sight.
 3Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.
 4Then the glory of Jehovah went up from the cherub over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of Jehovah's glory.
 5And the sound of the cherubim's wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.
 6And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubim; then he went in, and stood beside the wheels.
 7And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim unto the fire that was between the cherubim, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out. (Ezek. 10:2‑7)
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Luke 12:49• 49I have come to cast a fire on the earth; and what will I, if already it hath been kindled? (Luke 12:49)
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or, upon.
and there.
Rev. 4:5• 5And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and voices and thunders; and seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God; (Rev. 4:5)
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Rev. 11:19• 19And there was opened the temple of God [that is] in the heaven, and there was seen the ark of his covenant in his temple; and there were lightnings and voices and thunders [and an earthquake] and great hail. (Rev. 11:19)
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Rev. 16:18• 18And there were lightnings and voices and thunders, and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since a man was on the earth (such an earthquake, so great. (Rev. 16:18)
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2 Sam. 22:7‑9• 7{i}In my distress I called upon Jehovah,{HR}And I cried to my God;{HR}And he heard my voice out of his temple,{HR}And my cry came into his ears.{/i}
 8{i}Then the earth shook, and quaked;{HR}The foundations of the heavens trembled{HR}And shook because he was wroth.{HR}{/i}
 9{i}There went up a smoke out of his nostrils,{HR}And fire out of his mouth devoured:{HR}Coals burned forth from it.{HR}{/i} (2 Sam. 22:7‑9)
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Psa. 18:13• 13And Jehovah thundereth in the heavens,{HR}And the Most High giveth his voice;{HR}Hail and coals of fire. (Psa. 18:13)
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Isa. 30:30• 30And Jehovah will cause his glorious voice to be heard, and will show the lighting down of his arm, with indignation of anger, and a flame of devouring fire, [with] a crashing and tempest and hailstones. (Isa. 30:30)
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Heb. 12:18‑19• 18For ye have not approached to a palpable thing and all aglow with fire, and to obscurity and gloom and tempest,
 19and to trumpet's sound, and a voice of words, which those that heard deprecated that a word more should be addressed to them; (Heb. 12:18‑19)
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Rev. 11:13,19• 13And in that hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth of the city fell, and there were slain in the earthquake seven thousand names of men: and the rest became afraid, and gave glory to the God of the heaven.
 19And there was opened the temple of God [that is] in the heaven, and there was seen the ark of his covenant in his temple; and there were lightnings and voices and thunders [and an earthquake] and great hail. (Rev. 11:13,19)
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1 Kings 19:11• 11And he said, Go forth and stand upon the mount before Jehovah. And behold Jehovah passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before Jehovah; but Jehovah was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but Jehovah was not in the earthquake. (1 Kings 19:11)
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Isa. 29:6• 6Thou shalt be visited by Jehovah of hosts with thunder and with earthquake and great noise, with whirlwind and tempest and the flame of devouring fire. (Isa. 29:6)
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Zech. 14:5• 5And ye shall flee to the valley of my mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. And Jehovah my God shall come, and all the saints with thee. (Zech. 14:5)
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Matt. 24:7• 7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines and pestilences and earthquakes in places. (Matt. 24:7)
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Matt. 27:52‑54• 52{i}and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints fallen asleep arose,{/i}
 53{i}and going out of the tombs after his arising, entered into the holy city and appeared unto many.{/i}
 54{i}But the centurion, and they who were with him on guard over Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things that took place, feared greatly, saying, Truly this [man] was Son of God.{/i} (Matt. 27:52‑54)
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Acts 4:31• 31And when they prayed, the place wherein they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31)
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Acts 16:26• 26and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and the bands of all were loosed. (Acts 16:26)
• Surely this is the brazen altar, where not the incense but the fire was burning. The result is, not the efficacy of Christ's work comes up before God in more and more sweetness (as we see in the case of the offerings put on the brazen altar in Leviticus), but that here the fire was cast into the earth, and immediately followed "thunderings, and lightnings, and voices, and an earthquake." (article #56675)
• That is, God is pleased to associate His saints with Himself even in His ways of judgment; and thus the judgments, set forth by the fire of the altar, are seen going forth in response to the cries of His people. This plainly indicates who the saints are. They are the earthly saints after the rapture of the church. (article #56675)
• Fire of the Altar: Judgment in favour of saints in reply to intercession (Ezek. 10:2). (“Revelation 8 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Voices and Thunderings and Lightnings and an Earthquake: Signs of God’s power in the subversion of all established order on the earth. (“Revelation 8 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the angel took the censer, and filled it from the fire of the altar, and cast it onc the earth: and there were voices, and thunders and lightnings, and an earthquake.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "to," eis, Matt. 12.20.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the angel tooka the censer and filled it with the fireb of the altar and cast it unto the earth; and there were thunders and lightnings and voices and an earthquakec.

WK Translation Notes

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a
In the word eilēphen (take) here as in 5:7 one may be slow to believe that the perfect does not involve a continuance which the aorist does not express; but it is hard to say more than "took" as the KJV and RV.
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"The" fire is right.
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The order of the words at the end is not certain.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)