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Revelation, 15

1. Then I saw in heaven another sign, great and awe-inspiring: seven angels with the seven last plagues, for through them God's fury is accomplished.

1. And I saw in heaven another sign, great and wonderful: seven angels were bringing the seven plagues that are the last of all, because they exhaust the anger of God.

2. Then I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire. On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its name. They were holding God's harps,

2. I seemed to be looking at a sea of crystal suffused with fire, and standing by the lake of glass, those who had fought against the beast and won, and against his statue and the number which is his name. They all had harps from God,

3. and they sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: "Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God almighty. Just and true are your ways, O king of the nations.

3. and they were singing the hymn of Moses, the servant of God, and the hymn of the Lamb: How great and wonderful are all your works, Lord God Almighty; upright and true are all your ways, King of nations.

4. Who will not fear you, Lord, or glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."

4. Who does not revere and glorify your name, O Lord? For you alone are holy, and all nations will come and adore you for the many acts of saving justice you have shown.

5. After this I had another vision. The temple that is the heavenly tent of testimony opened,

5. After this, in my vision, the sanctuary, the tent of the Testimony, opened in heaven,

6. and the seven angels with the seven plagues came out of the temple. They were dressed in clean white linen, with a gold sash around their chests.

6. and out came the seven angels with the seven plagues, wearing pure white linen, fastened round their waists with belts of gold.

7. One of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven gold bowls filled with the fury of God, who lives forever and ever.

7. One of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the anger of God who lives for ever and ever.

8. Then the temple became so filled with the smoke from God's glory and might that no one could enter it until the seven plagues of the seven angels had been accomplished.

8. The smoke from the glory and the power of God filled the temple so that no one could go into it until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.



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Footnotes:

15:1-4 - The vision of the opened heaven and the songs of the victorious reflect worship of God's power and final victory over evil. These songs represent the completion of God's mission (see also Exodus 15:1-18 and Revelation 5:9-10).

15:5-8 - God's seven bowls, symbolizing the final judgments, are prepared to be poured out upon the earth. This event represents the full execution of divine justice (see also Psalm 79:6 and Revelation 16:1-2).

Verses related to Revelation, 15:

Revelation chapter 15 sets the stage for the seven bowls of wrath. What heavenly vision precedes the final judgment? This majestic text describes seven angels with the last plagues and the victorious saints praising God. The chapter emphasizes the justice and holiness of God in His judgments. Themes of divine victory, heavenly worship, and the completion of God's wrath are prominent. Revelation 15 serves as a prelude to the climax of divine judgments. Examine with us five biblical passages that elucidate the greatness of this preliminary chapter.

Exodus 15:1: "Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: 'I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously. He threw the horse and its rider into the sea.'" - The song of Moses after the deliverance from Egypt parallels the "song of Moses" in Revelation 15:3.

Amos 4:13: "He who forms the mountains, creates the wind and reveals his thoughts to man, he who turns the dawn into darkness and treads the high places of the earth: the Lord, the God of hosts, is his name." - This statement about God's power is similar to the praises in Revelation 15:3-4.

Jeremiah 10:7: "Who would not fear you, O King of nations? This is what is owed to you. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is none like you." - This verse about the fear of God is echoed in Revelation 15:4.

Exodus 40:34-35: "Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud was over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle." - This description of God's glory in the tabernacle is similar to the scene in Revelation 15:8.

Leviticus 26:21: "If you remain hostile to me and will not listen to me, I will bring upon you seven times more plagues, according to your sins." - This warning of divine judgments in Leviticus is reflected in the "seven plagues" mentioned in Revelation 15:1.

FAQ:

What does the vision of the seven angels with the bowls in Revelation 15 mean?

The vision of the seven angels with the bowls symbolizes God's final judgments, which are poured out on the earth in response to humanity's sin. (Revelation 15:1-7)

What is the song of Moses and the Lamb in Revelation 15?

The song is an expression of praise and worship to God, celebrating His righteousness and power. It is sung by the overcomers who have remained faithful to God. (Revelation 15:3-4)

How do the bowls of God's wrath affect the earth in Revelation 15?

The bowls represent God's final judgments, which bring great disasters upon the earth, including plagues and destruction of the wicked. (Revelation 15:7)

What is the temple of God in Revelation 15?

God's temple is the place where His presence dwells, and in this context, it is the place from which God's judgments originate. (Revelation 15:5)

What does the great tribulation mean in Revelation 15?

The great tribulation is a period of intense suffering for the wicked, while the righteous are protected and vindicated by God. (Revelation 15:2)


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