Revelation 15:7
New International Version
Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.

New Living Translation
Then one of the four living beings handed each of the seven angels a gold bowl filled with the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

English Standard Version
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever,

Berean Standard Bible
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

Berean Literal Bible
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, the One living to the ages of the ages.

King James Bible
And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

New King James Version
Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever.

New American Standard Bible
And one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

NASB 1995
Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

NASB 1977
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

Amplified Bible
Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath and indignation of God, who lives forever and ever.

Christian Standard Bible
One of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God who lives forever and ever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
One of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven gold bowls filled with the wrath of God who lives forever and ever.

American Standard Version
And one of the four living creatures gave unto the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

Contemporary English Version
One of the four living creatures gave each of the seven angels a bowl made of gold. These bowls were filled with the anger of God who lives forever and ever.

English Revised Version
And one of the four living creatures gave unto the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of the four living creatures gave seven gold bowls full of the anger of God, who lives forever and ever, to the seven angels.

Good News Translation
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven gold bowls full of the anger of God, who lives forever and ever.

International Standard Version
One of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven gold bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

Majority Standard Bible
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

NET Bible
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God who lives forever and ever,

New Heart English Bible
One of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

Webster's Bible Translation
And one of the four living beings gave to the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

Weymouth New Testament
And one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven bowls of gold, full of the anger of God who lives until the Ages of the Ages.

World English Bible
One of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and one of the four living creatures gave to the seven messengers seven golden bowls, full of the wrath of God, who is living through the ages of the ages;

Berean Literal Bible
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, the One living to the ages of the ages.

Young's Literal Translation
and one of the four living creatures did give to the seven messengers seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God, who is living to the ages of the ages;

Smith's Literal Translation
And one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, living forever and ever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven Angels seven golden bowls, filled with the wrath of God, of the One who lives forever and ever.

New American Bible
One of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven gold bowls filled with the fury of God, who lives forever and ever.

New Revised Standard Version
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And one of the four beasts gave to the seven angels seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God who lives for ever and ever.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And one of The Four Beasts gave to the seven Angels seven vessels full of the passion of God, who is The Life for the eternity of eternities. Amen.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden cups full of the wrath of God, who lives from age to age.

Godbey New Testament
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who liveth unto the ages of the ages.

Haweis New Testament
And one of the four living beings gave unto the seven angels seven golden vases full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

Mace New Testament
and one of the four animals gave to the seven angels, seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

Weymouth New Testament
And one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven bowls of gold, full of the anger of God who lives until the Ages of the Ages.

Worrell New Testament
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls, full of the wrath of God, who liveth forever and ever.

Worsley New Testament
And one of the four living beings gave to the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Preparation for Judgment
6And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests. 7Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. 8And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.…

Cross References
Revelation 16:1
Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go, pour out on the earth the seven bowls of God’s wrath.”

Revelation 14:10
he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.

Revelation 8:5
Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

Revelation 6:9-11
And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld. / And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” / Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Revelation 4:6-8
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Exodus 7:19
And the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Take your staff and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt—over their rivers and canals and ponds and all the reservoirs—that they may become blood.’ There will be blood throughout the land of Egypt, even in the vessels of wood and stone.”

Exodus 8:5
And the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers and canals and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.’”

Exodus 9:8-12
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Take handfuls of soot from the furnace; in the sight of Pharaoh, Moses is to toss it into the air. / It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on man and beast throughout the land.” / So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast. ...

Exodus 12:29
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

Isaiah 51:17
Awake, awake! Rise up, O Jerusalem, you who have drunk from the hand of the LORD the cup of His fury; you who have drained the goblet to the dregs—the cup that makes men stagger.

Isaiah 63:6
I trampled the nations in My anger; in My wrath I made them drunk and poured out their blood on the ground.”

Jeremiah 25:15-17
This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. / And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” / So I took the cup from the LORD’s hand and made all the nations drink from it, each one to whom the LORD had sent me,


Treasury of Scripture

And one of the four beasts gave to the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.

one.

Revelation 4:6-9
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind…

seven.

Revelation 5:8
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

Revelation 16:2
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

Revelation 17:1
And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

who.

Revelation 4:9
And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

Revelation 10:6
And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

1 Thessalonians 1:9
For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

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Revelation 15
1. The seven angels with the seven last plagues.
3. The song of those who overcame the beast.
7. The seven bowls full of the wrath of God.














one of the four living creatures
In Revelation 15:7, the phrase "one of the four living creatures" refers to the celestial beings introduced earlier in Revelation 4:6-8. These creatures are often understood to represent the fullness of creation, with each one symbolizing different aspects of God's creation and attributes. The Greek term used here is "ζῷον" (zoon), which means a living being or creature. These beings are closely associated with the throne of God, indicating their role in worship and the execution of divine will. Their involvement in the unfolding of God's judgment underscores the harmony between creation and the Creator's righteous plans.

gave
The action of "gave" signifies the transfer of authority or responsibility. In the Greek, the word used is "ἔδωκεν" (edōken), which implies a deliberate and purposeful act. This giving is not random but is part of the divine orchestration of events. It highlights the active participation of heavenly beings in the fulfillment of God's purposes, emphasizing that the judgments to follow are sanctioned and initiated by divine authority.

the seven golden bowls
The "seven golden bowls" are symbolic of the completeness and purity of God's wrath. Gold, in biblical symbolism, often represents purity, holiness, and divine nature. The number seven is frequently used in Scripture to denote completeness or perfection. These bowls are vessels of God's righteous judgment, ready to be poured out upon the earth. The imagery of bowls suggests a measured and controlled dispensing of wrath, indicating that God's judgments are neither haphazard nor unjust but are perfectly aligned with His holy nature.

full of the wrath of God
The phrase "full of the wrath of God" conveys the intensity and totality of divine judgment. The Greek word for "wrath" is "θυμός" (thymos), which refers to a passionate, intense anger. This is not a capricious or uncontrolled anger but a righteous response to sin and rebellion. The fullness of the bowls signifies that God's patience has reached its limit, and the time for judgment has come. It serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the certainty of divine justice.

who lives forever and ever
This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God, who is described as "ὁ ζῶν εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων" (ho zōn eis tous aiōnas tōn aiōnōn) in Greek. It underscores God's sovereignty and unchanging nature. Unlike the temporal and fleeting nature of human life and kingdoms, God's existence is eternal. This eternal perspective assures believers that God's judgments are not only just but are also part of His eternal plan. It provides comfort and hope, knowing that the God who judges is also the God who redeems and sustains His creation throughout eternity.

(7) And one of the four . . .--Better, And one from among the four living beings gave to the seven angels seven golden vials (or, bowls) full, &c. The vials are the shallow bowls which were used for incense. They are filled with the wrath of God, and that wrath is now to be poured out "upon the kingdoms that have not called upon God's name" (Psalm 79:6). These vials are given by one of the living creatures who represent creation; it is thus through creation that the wrath of God can visit the rebellious; that wrath of God is simply the operation of God's righteous law against sin. His statutes are eternally righteous. He has given to all things a law which cannot be broken; that law is adverse to evil, and will in the end root it out, for it does the bidding of God, who lives unto the ages of the ages.

Verse 7. - And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels; four living beings. These, as representing life on the earth (see on Revelation 4:6; 5:9), are appropriately chosen as the medium for conveying to the angels the plagues about to be inflicted on men. This description is very like what is related of the cherubim - from which the idea of the living beings is evolved (see on Revelation 4:6) - in Ezekiel 10:7, "And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubims unto the fire that was between the cherubims, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out." (On the "seven angels," see on ver. 1.) Seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth forever and ever. Seven; as showing the complete nature of the wrath of God (cf. ver. 1," In them is fulfilled," etc.). Golden; the characteristic of the heavenly things and places (cf. Revelation 4:4; Revelation 21:18, etc.), and which is also sometimes used of other things to indicate gorgeousness and unusual splendour (cf. Revelation 18:16). (On "vials," see on Revelation 5:8, and compare with Revelation 14:10, "the cup of his indignation.") Compare the expression, "who liveth forever and ever," with the possible reading of ver. 3, "thou King of the ages."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

one
ἓν (hen)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

four
τεσσάρων (tessarōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 5064: Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four.

living creatures
ζῴων (zōōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2226: An animal, living creature. Neuter of a derivative of zao; a live thing, i.e. An animal.

gave
ἔδωκεν (edōken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

seven
ἑπτὰ (hepta)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2033: Seven. A primary number; seven.

angels
ἀγγέλοις (angelois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

seven
ἑπτὰ (hepta)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2033: Seven. A primary number; seven.

golden
χρυσᾶς (chrysas)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5552: Golden, made of gold, adorned with gold. From chrusos; made of gold.

bowls
φιάλας (phialas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5357: A shallow and flat bowl. Of uncertain affinity; a broad shallow cup.

full
γεμούσας (gemousas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1073: To be full of. A primary verb; to swell out, i.e. Be full.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

wrath
θυμοῦ (thymou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2372: An outburst of passion, wrath. From thuo; passion.

of God,
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

who
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

lives
ζῶντος (zōntos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

forever
αἰῶνας (aiōnas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

[and]
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ever.
αἰώνων (aiōnōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.


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