Revelation 9:15 Meaning
And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.
Context Explained
13And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
14Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.
15And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.
16And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.
17And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Revelation 9:13
This verse discusses the release of angels for judgment, relating to the theme of destruction.
Matthew 25:41
This verse speaks of judgment for the wicked, connecting to the theme of divine retribution.
Ezekiel 14:21
This verse mentions a similar theme of judgment and destruction during times of great calamity.
Source: Revelation 9:15