Revelation 16:5

Translations

Modern

And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments.

Traditional

And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.

Literal

And I heard the angel of the waters saying: “Righteous are You the One who is and who was, O holy One, because You judged these things,

Latin

Et audivi angelum aquarum dicentem: Justus es, Domine, qui es, et qui eras sanctus, qui hæc judicasti:

Original

Greek

English

And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments.

Notes

Revelation 16:5–6

the angel of the waters: In Scripture, angels and archangels are shown to have special roles within the order of heaven (see Daniel 8:16; 9:21; 10:13, 21; 12:1; Luke 1:19, 26; see also 1 Enoch 66:1–2). This angel confirms that these judgments come from God, who is just and holy.

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

Angels The Holy One of Israel The Purpose of the Judgments Visions

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And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”
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Glossary

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

Topics

God: Eternity of God: Righteousness of Temple: Sending Forth the Forces of Righteousness Against the Powers of Evil The Righteousness of God: Angels Acknowledge Water: Turned Into Blood

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