Revelation 8:12
The Scripture
(12) And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 8 the book of Revelation describes the seven bowls of wrath that the devil will open, each bringing a specific judgment on the earth. The beast is shown to be sealed with seven plagues and seven angels, and the final bowl will be opened only when the beast is destroyed. The chapter emphasizes that God's judgment is certain and that the faithful will bear witness to the coming of the final judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 16:8Revelation 16:9Isaiah 13:10Isaiah 24:23Jeremiah 4:23Ezekiel 32:7Ezekiel 32:8Joel 2:10Joel 2:31Amos 8:9Matthew 24:29Matthew 27:45
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