Revelation 16:11

Translations

Modern

…and curse the God of heaven for their pains and sores. Yet they did not repent of their deeds.

Traditional

And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.

Literal

…and they blasphemed the God of heaven on account of their distresses, and on account of their sores; and they did not repent of their works.

Latin

…et blasphemaverunt Deum cæli præ doloribus, et vulneribus suis, et non egerunt pœnitentiam ex operibus suis.

Original

Greek

English

…and curse the God of heaven for their pains and sores. Yet they did not repent of their deeds.

Notes

Revelation 16:10–11

the throne of the beast: John might be referring to Rome, the political power of his time. Built on seven hills (Revelation 17:9), Rome's empire stretched across the sea (13:1) and dominated the world (13:7).
plunged into darkness: This is similar to the ninth plague of Egypt (Exodus 10:22) and the fourth trumpet (Revelation 8:12).
gnaw their tongues. … curse the God of heaven: Pain and anger caused these reactions to punishment (compare Matthew 8:12; 13:42, 50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30; Luke 13:28).

Revelation 16:1–21

These seven bowls filled with God's wrath symbolize the final judgments on the world. With the seventh bowl, a voice from God's throne shouts, It is done! (Revelation 16:17; compare John 19:30).

Theme notes and profiles

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Glossary

Armageddon Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Conversion Lucifer

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Obduracy In Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Blasphemy: Prophecy of Despair: Leads to Blasphemy Temple: Sending Forth the Forces of Righteousness Against the Powers of Evil

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