Revelation 8:2

Translations

Modern

And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.

Traditional

And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.

Literal

And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.

Latin

Et vidi septem angelos stantes in conspectu Dei: et datæ sunt illis septem tubæ.

Original

Greek

English

And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.

Notes

Revelation 8:2

Angels sound trumpets dramatically to announce an approaching end (see Isaiah 27:13; Zechariah 9:14; Matthew 24:31; 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16).

Revelation 8:2–6

This scene in heaven shows the preparation for the seven trumpets of judgment. It continues the theme of God receiving and answering prayers (Revelation 5:8; 6:9–11).

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The Purpose of the Judgments Visions

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Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Festival of Trumpets Seven Spirits Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Angels with Seven Trumpets Trumpet: Sounding of, Illustrative of The Latter Day Judgments

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