Revelation 8:1
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: σφραγῖδα (sphragida), “seal”
Basic meaning: seal. Strong’s: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: seal
Word root: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“When the Lamb opens the seventh and final seal, heaven falls into complete silence.”
In this verse: σιγὴ (sigē), “silence”
Basic meaning: silence. Strong’s: silence.
KJV translates it as: silence
Word root: apparently from (to hiss, i.e. hist or hush);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The silence in heaven reflects the deep reverence as Jesus, the Lamb, takes on the sin of the world.”
Revelation 8:2
And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θεοῦ (theou), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
In this verse: σάλπιγγες.¶ (salpinges), “trumpets”
Basic meaning: trumpet. Strong’s: a trumpet.
KJV translates it as: trump(-et)
Word root: perhaps from G4535 (σάλος) (through the idea of quavering or reverberation);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Trumpets = Prophetic Voice of the Spirit Isaiah 58:1 “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet…” 1 Thessalonians 4:16 “…with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.” The trumpets are not literal sounds, but the voice of heaven through the Spirit awakening, convicting, and calling.”
Revelation 8:3
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θυσιαστηρίου (thusiastēriou), “altar”
Basic meaning: altar. Strong’s: a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative).
KJV translates it as: altar
Word root: from a derivative of G2378 (θυσία);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads θυσιαστήριον (thusiastērion) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Cross as the Altar, Death as the Covenant-Sealing Moment : Hebrews 13:10–12 “We have an altar… Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.” The altar in Revelation is symbolic of the Cross, where the covenant was sealed.”
In this verse: θυμιάματα (thumiamata), “incense”
Basic meaning: incense. Strong’s: an aroma, i.e. fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself.
KJV translates it as: incense, odour
Word root: from G2370 (θυμιάω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Prayers + Incense = Intercession and Covenant Union : Psalm 141:2 “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense…” Hebrews 7:25 “He ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Jesus’ intercession seals the covenant, He unites Bride and Groom.”
In this verse: ἁγίων (hagiōn), “saints”
Basic meaning: holy. Strong’s: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated).
KJV translates it as: (most) holy (one, thing), saint
Word root: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This angel "Jesus" stands at the altar, holding a golden censer, and offers incense mixed with the prayers of the saints.”
Revelation 8:4
And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θυμιαμάτων (thumiamatōn), “incense”
Basic meaning: incense. Strong’s: an aroma, i.e. fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself.
KJV translates it as: incense, odour
Word root: from G2370 (θυμιάω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus’ Sacrifice as a Sweet-Smelling Offering : Ephesians 5:2 “Christ… hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour.” The incense smoke in Revelation 8:4 is symbolic of Jesus offering, rising in heavenly acceptance.”
In this verse: ἁγίων (hagiōn), “saints”
Basic meaning: holy. Strong’s: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated).
KJV translates it as: (most) holy (one, thing), saint
Word root: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This is the true restoration of identity and relationship not in a physical temple, but in the spiritual temple made without hands, where Jesus is the cornerstone and the saints are living stones.”
Revelation 8:5
And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: λιβανωτὸν (libanōton), “censer”
Basic meaning: censer. Strong’s: frankincense, i.e. (by extension) a censer for burning it.
KJV translates it as: censer
Word root: from G3030 (λίβανος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Cross as the place where judgment and grace meet: The censer filled with fire from the altar is now thrown to the earth.”
In this verse: πυρὸς (puros), “fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Earth “Humanity” is Judged in Spirit, This is not just a mere act of temple sacrifice with the blood of imperfect goats and lambs but the blood of the perfect Lamb of God Revelation 8:5 shifts the scene with power to the fire from the altar that is now cast to the earth.”
In this verse: θυσιαστηρίου (thusiastēriou), “altar”
Basic meaning: altar. Strong’s: a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative).
KJV translates it as: altar
Word root: from a derivative of G2378 (θυσία);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Earth “Humanity” is Judged in Spirit, This is not just a mere act of temple sacrifice with the blood of imperfect goats and lambs but the blood of the perfect Lamb of God Revelation 8:5 shifts the scene with power to the fire from the altar that is now cast to the earth.”
Revelation 8:6
And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: σάλπιγγας (salpingas), “trumpets”
Basic meaning: trumpet. Strong’s: a trumpet.
KJV translates it as: trump(-et)
Word root: perhaps from G4535 (σάλος) (through the idea of quavering or reverberation);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Holy Spirit Declares Jesus Victory : John 16:13–14 “He shall not speak of himself… He shall glorify me…” The Spirit speaks what Jesus has done, declaring truth into the earth through the sounding of these trumpets.”
In this verse: ἡτοίμασαν (hētoimasan), “prepared”
Basic meaning: to make ready. Strong’s: to prepare.
KJV translates it as: prepare, provide, make ready
Word root: from G2092 (ἕτοιμος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Holy Spirit now declares the finished work: sin judged, grace released, the covenant sealed, and the Bride being prepared.”
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.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: πῦρ (pur), “fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The imagery is intense, but in Jesus, it reveals what happened spiritually at the moment of atonement, a holy fire that brings both judgment and life.”
In this verse: μεμιγμένα (memigmena), “mixed”
Basic meaning: to mix. Strong’s: to mix.
KJV translates it as: mingle
Word root: a primary verb;
In this verse: αἵματι (aimati), “blood”
Basic meaning: blood. Strong’s: blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.
KJV translates it as: blood
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This is not just natural disaster, but spiritual imagery pointing to the judgment of sin and the release of grace through the atoning blood of Jesus.”
In this verse: χόρτος (chortos), “[the] grass”
Basic meaning: grass. Strong’s: a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation.
KJV translates it as: blade, grass, hay
Word root: apparently a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The burning of the trees and grass shows how man's self-made righteousness is consumed, and only what is in Jesus will stand.”
Revelation 8:8
And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: πυρὶ (puri), “with fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus atonement brings the final set in foundation of “God’s Kingdom come!” Jesus cast His kingdom full of fire of the Holy Spirit into the nations, this indicate the impact of Gods kingdom mix with fire on the nations for salvation.”
In this verse: καιόμενον (kaiomenon), “burning”
Basic meaning: to kindle/burn. Strong’s: to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume.
KJV translates it as: burn, light
Word root: apparently a primary verb;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This mountain is not one of judgment alone, it is burning with holy fire, signifying the presence and power of God now released into the world through Jesus finished work.”
In this verse: αἷμα (haima), “blood”
Basic meaning: blood. Strong’s: blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.
KJV translates it as: blood
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Nations (sea = people/nations) are covered by Jesus blood.”
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: κτισμάτων (ktismatōn), “creatures”
Basic meaning: creature. Strong’s: an original formation (concretely), i.e. product (created thing).
KJV translates it as: creature
Word root: from G2936 (κτίζω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““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.””
In this verse: πλοίων (ploiōn), “ships”
Basic meaning: boat. Strong’s: a sailer, i.e. vessel.
KJV translates it as: ship(-ing)
Word root: from G4126 (πλέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““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 8:10
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἀστὴρ (astēr), “a star”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The third trumpet reveals Jesus as the great star, descending from heaven through the sacrifice of the cross.”
In this verse: ποταμῶν (potamōn), “rivers”
Basic meaning: river. Strong’s: a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water.
KJV translates it as: flood, river, stream, water
Word root: probably from a derivative of the alternate of G4095 (πίνω) (compare G4224 (πότος));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“It falls “upon the rivers and fountains of waters” spiritually signifying how Jesus light and sacrificial descent affects the sources of spiritual life, both great (rivers) and small (fountains, life within the inner man).”
In this verse: ὑδάτων (hudatōn), “of waters”
Basic meaning: water. Strong’s: water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: water
Word root: from the base of G5205 (ὑετός);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“It falls “upon the rivers and fountains of waters” spiritually signifying how Jesus light and sacrificial descent affects the sources of spiritual life, both great (rivers) and small (fountains, life within the inner man).”
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἀστέρος (asteros), “star”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The star falling speaks of a system collapsing into judgment, the old covenant order struck by the cross.”
In this verse: ὑδάτων (hudatōn), “waters”
Basic meaning: water. Strong’s: water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: water
Word root: from the base of G5205 (ὑετός);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus Light and Word expose the deep things in people, the “waters” of the soul and spirit (Luke 2:35) .”
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἐπλήγη (eplēgē), “was struck”
Basic meaning: to strike. Strong’s: to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity).
KJV translates it as: smite
Word root: apparently another form of G4111 (πλάσσω) (through the idea of flattening out);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Sun darken and smitten "beaten, struck, or afflicted " indicate Jesus died and the moon indicate the effect of Jesus blood on the nations for His salvation, Jesus the daystar is in the grave, the night has also no light because the light will only brake forth again on resurrection day!”
In this verse: ἀστέρων (asterōn), “stars”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This verse reveals the cosmic response to the death of Jesus, symbolized by the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars.”
Revelation 8:13
And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἀετοῦ (aetou), “eagle”
Basic meaning: eagle. Strong’s: an eagle (from its wind-like flight).
KJV translates it as: eagle
Word root: from the same as G109 (ἀήρ);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
In this verse: μεσουρανήματι (mesouranēmati), “mid-heaven”
Basic meaning: midair. Strong’s: mid-sky.
KJV translates it as: midst of heaven
Word root: from a presumed compound of G3319 (μέσος) and G3772 (οὐρανός);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Heaven is opened, the temple of God revealed, the ark seen the true covenant in Jesus exposed.”
In this verse: σάλπιγγος (salpingos), “trumpet”
Basic meaning: trumpet. Strong’s: a trumpet.
KJV translates it as: trump(-et)
Word root: perhaps from G4535 (σάλος) (through the idea of quavering or reverberation);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The first 4 trumpets Jesus is still busy with atonement, grace and then after the resurrection the last 3 is woe woe woe because we deal now with a glorified Jesus and an empowered church full of Gods Spirit.”