Revelation 16:9
New International Version
They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him.

New Living Translation
Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.

English Standard Version
They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.

Berean Standard Bible
And the people were scorched by intense heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had authority over these plagues; yet they did not repent and give Him glory.

Berean Literal Bible
And the men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, the One having authority over these plagues; and they did not repent to give Him glory.

King James Bible
And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

New King James Version
And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory.

New American Standard Bible
And the people were scorched with fierce heat; and they blasphemed the name of God who has the power over these plagues, and they did not repent so as to give Him glory.

NASB 1995
Men were scorched with fierce heat; and they blasphemed the name of God who has the power over these plagues, and they did not repent so as to give Him glory.

NASB 1977
And men were scorched with fierce heat; and they blasphemed the name of God who has the power over these plagues; and they did not repent, so as to give Him glory.

Legacy Standard Bible
And men were scorched with fierce heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has the authority over these plagues, and they did not repent so as to give Him glory.

Amplified Bible
People were [severely] burned by the great heat; and they reviled the name of God who has power over these plagues, but they did not repent [of their sin] and glorify Him.

Christian Standard Bible
and people were scorched by the intense heat. So they blasphemed the name of God, who has the power over these plagues, and they did not repent and give him glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and people were burned by the intense heat. So they blasphemed the name of God, who had the power over these plagues, and they did not repent and give Him glory.

American Standard Version
And men were scorched with great heat: and they blasphemed the name of God who hath the power over these plagues; and they repented not to give him glory.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone was scorched by its great heat, and all of them cursed the name of God who had power over these terrible troubles. But no one turned to God and praised him.

English Revised Version
And men were scorched with great heat: and they blasphemed the name of the God which hath the power over these plagues; and they repented not to give him glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They were severely burned. They cursed the name of God, who has the authority over these plagues. They would not change the way they think and act and give him glory.

Good News Translation
They were burned by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God, who has authority over these plagues. But they would not turn from their sins and praise his greatness.

International Standard Version
and they were burned by the fierce heat. They cursed the name of God, who has the authority over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.

Majority Standard Bible
And the people were scorched by intense heat, and men cursed the name of God, who had authority over these plagues; yet they did not repent and give Him glory.

NET Bible
Thus people were scorched by the terrible heat, yet they blasphemed the name of God, who has ruling authority over these plagues, and they would not repent and give him glory.

New Heart English Bible
People were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has the power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.

Webster's Bible Translation
And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

Weymouth New Testament
And the men were severely burned; and yet they spoke evil of God who had power over the plagues, and they did not repent so as to give Him glory.

World English Bible
People were scorched with great heat, and people blasphemed the name of God who has the power over these plagues. They didn’t repent and give him glory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and men were scorched with great heat, and they slandered the Name of God, who has authority over these plagues, and they did not convert—to give to Him glory.

Berean Literal Bible
And the men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, the One having authority over these plagues; and they did not repent to give Him glory.

Young's Literal Translation
and men were scorched with great heat, and they did speak evil of the name of God, who hath authority over these plagues, and they did not reform -- to give to Him glory.

Smith's Literal Translation
And men were parched up with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, having power over these blows: and they repented not to give him glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues, neither did they penance to give him glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And men were scorched by the great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who holds power over these afflictions, but they did not repent, so as to give him glory.

New American Bible
People were burned by the scorching heat and blasphemed the name of God who had power over these plagues, but they did not repent or give him glory.

New Revised Standard Version
they were scorched by the fierce heat, but they cursed the name of God, who had authority over these plagues, and they did not repent and give him glory.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And men were scorched by intense heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who has power over these plagues: and they did not repent to give him glory.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the children of men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has authority over these plagues, and they did not repent to give him glory.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And men were scorched with great heat; and they uttered impious words against the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they repented not, that they might give him glory.

Godbey New Testament
And the people were scorched with a great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, Who has power over these plagues: and they did not repent to give him glory.

Haweis New Testament
And the men were scorched with a fierce heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who had power over these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory.

Mace New Testament
and men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory.

Weymouth New Testament
And the men were severely burned; and yet they spoke evil of God who had power over the plagues, and they did not repent so as to give Him glory.

Worrell New Testament
And the men were scorched with great heat; and they blasphemed the name of God, Who hath the power over these plagues; and they repented not, to give Him glory.

Worsley New Testament
And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues, and they repented not to give Him glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The First Six Bowls of Wrath
8Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was given power to scorch the people with fire. 9And the people were scorched by intense heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had authority over these plagues; yet they did not repent and give Him glory. 10And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness, and men began to gnaw their tongues in anguish…

Cross References
Revelation 9:20-21
Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk. / Furthermore, they did not repent of their murder, sorcery, sexual immorality, and theft.

Revelation 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

Revelation 14:7
And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

Revelation 14:9-11
And a third angel followed them, calling out in a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on his forehead or on his hand, / 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. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

Revelation 19:20
But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

Revelation 21:8
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”

Matthew 24:9
Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.

Luke 21:11
There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

John 3:19-20
And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

Romans 1:18-21
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. / For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. / For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. ...

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.

Hebrews 10:26-27
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

Isaiah 24:6
Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive.

Isaiah 42:25
So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.

Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent.


Treasury of Scripture

And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which has power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

scorched.

Revelation 16:10,11,21
And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, …

2 Kings 6:33
And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?

2 Chronicles 28:22
And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.

and they.

Revelation 16:11
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.

Revelation 2:21
And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

Revelation 9:20
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

to give.

Revelation 11:13
And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

Revelation 14:7
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

Joshua 7:19
And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.

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Revelation 16
1. The angels pour out their bowls of wrath.
6. The plagues that follow.
16. Armageddon.














And the people were scorched by intense heat
This phrase describes a divine judgment where humanity experiences extreme suffering. The Greek word for "scorched" (ἐκαυματίσθησαν, ekaumatisthēsan) implies a burning or searing, suggesting a severe trial or affliction. Historically, such imagery is reminiscent of the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 9:23-24), where natural elements were used as instruments of divine wrath. The "intense heat" symbolizes not only physical torment but also the spiritual and moral consequences of turning away from God. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate authority of God over creation and His power to use it for His purposes.

and they cursed the name of God
The act of cursing God’s name reflects a hardened heart and a refusal to acknowledge His sovereignty. In the Greek, "cursed" (ἐβλασφήμησαν, eblasphēmēsan) indicates blasphemy, a deliberate act of disrespect towards the divine. This reaction is significant in the biblical narrative, as it contrasts with the expected response of repentance. Historically, cursing God in times of distress was seen as a grave sin, highlighting the depth of rebellion and spiritual blindness. This phrase underscores the tragic reality of human pride and the refusal to submit to divine authority, even in the face of undeniable power.

who had authority over these plagues
This phrase affirms God’s sovereign control over the events described. The Greek word for "authority" (ἐξουσίαν, exousian) denotes power and jurisdiction, emphasizing that the plagues are not random acts of nature but deliberate acts of divine judgment. This echoes the biblical theme of God’s ultimate authority over all creation, as seen throughout Scripture (e.g., Psalm 135:6, Daniel 4:35). The plagues serve as a call to recognize God’s power and justice, reminding believers of His righteous governance and the futility of resisting His will.

yet they did not repent
The refusal to repent, despite experiencing divine judgment, highlights the stubbornness of the human heart. The Greek word for "repent" (μετενόησαν, metenoēsan) means to change one’s mind or turn back, a central theme in Christian teaching. This phrase illustrates the tragic persistence in sin and the rejection of God’s mercy. Biblically, repentance is the pathway to restoration and blessing (Acts 3:19), and the lack of it here signifies a missed opportunity for redemption. It serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of humility and the willingness to turn back to God.

and give Him glory
Giving glory to God is an acknowledgment of His majesty and rightful place as Creator and Judge. The Greek word for "glory" (δόξαν, doxan) conveys honor, praise, and worship. In the biblical context, glorifying God is the ultimate purpose of humanity (Isaiah 43:7, 1 Corinthians 10:31). This phrase highlights the failure to fulfill this purpose, even in the face of divine intervention. It serves as a call to believers to live lives that reflect God’s glory, recognizing His hand in all circumstances and responding with worship and obedience.

Verse 9. - And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the Name of God. The men (see on ver. 8). (On the meaning of the first clause, see on ver. 8.) This is the first mention in the vials of men blaspheming. As with Pharaoh and the Egyptians, the judgments of God, instead of awakening them to repentance, only serve to harden their hearts. This again occurs under the fifth and seventh vials. So also in the sixth trumpet, we are told, men repented not - a statement also made in the subsequent part of this verse. As before pointed out (Revelation 13:1), the two things are identical; non repentance, continuance in the service of the dragon, is blasphemy against God; though we generally reserve the name "blasphemy" for the open avowal of infidelity to God. Which hath power over these plagues. This is what is implied in the words of ver. 8, "it was given to it?' In this visitation men distinctly recognize the hand of God. And they repented not to give him glory. Vide supra, on the "blasphemy;" and contrast with Revelation 11:13 - another example of the sense in which these vials are the "last plagues" (Revelation 15:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative 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.

people
ἄνθρωποι (anthrōpoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

were scorched
ἐκαυματίσθησαν (ekaumatisthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2739: To burn, scorch. From kauma; to burn.

by intense
μέγα (mega)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense.

heat,
καῦμα (kauma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2738: Burning heat, heat. From kaio; properly, a burn, but used of a glow.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they cursed
ἐβλασφήμησαν (eblasphēmēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

name
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

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.

had
ἔχοντος (echontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

authority
ἐξουσίαν (exousian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

over
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

these
ταύτας (tautas)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

plagues;
πληγὰς (plēgas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4127: A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity.

yet
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they did not repent
μετενόησαν (metenoēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3340: From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider.

[and] give
δοῦναι (dounai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

glory.
δόξαν (doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.


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