Revelation 9:13
New International Version
The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God.

New Living Translation
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God.

English Standard Version
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God

Berean Literal Bible
And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,

King James Bible
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

New King James Version
Then the sixth angel sounded: And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

New American Standard Bible
Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

NASB 1995
Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

NASB 1977
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Amplified Bible
Then the sixth angel sounded [his trumpet], and I heard a solitary voice from the four horns of the golden altar which stands before God,

Christian Standard Bible
The sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four horns of the golden altar that is before God, I heard a voice

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four horns of the gold altar that is before God, I heard a voice

American Standard Version
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Contemporary English Version
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet. I heard a voice speak from the four corners of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God.

English Revised Version
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the sixth angel blew his trumpet, I heard a voice from the four horns of the gold altar in front of God.

Good News Translation
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet. I heard a voice coming from the four corners of the gold altar standing before God.

International Standard Version
When the sixth angel blew his trumpet, I heard a voice from the four horns of the gold altar in front of God.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God

NET Bible
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a single voice coming from the horns on the golden altar that is before God,

New Heart English Bible
The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Weymouth New Testament
The sixth angel blew his trumpet; and I heard a single voice speaking from among the horns of the golden incense altar which is in the presence of God.

World English Bible
The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sixth messenger sounded the trumpet, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God,

Berean Literal Bible
And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,

Young's Literal Translation
And the sixth messenger did sound, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sixth angel sounded the trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sixth angel sounded the trumpet: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the great altar, which is before the eyes of God,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sixth Angel sounded the trumpet. And I heard a lone voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before the eyes of God,

New American Bible
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the [four] horns of the gold altar before God,

New Revised Standard Version
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
After these things, the sixth Angel sounded, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the altar of gold, which is before God,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the sixth angel sounded: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God,

Godbey New Testament
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Haweis New Testament
And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a great voice from the four horns of the altar of gold which is before God,

Mace New Testament
then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God,

Weymouth New Testament
The sixth angel blew his trumpet; and I heard a single voice speaking from among the horns of the golden incense altar which is in the presence of God.

Worrell New Testament
And the sixth angel sounded; and I heard one voice out of the horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Worsley New Testament
And the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a certain voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sixth Trumpet
12The first woe has passed. Behold, two woes are still to follow. 13Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God 14saying to the sixth angel with the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.”…

Cross References
Revelation 8:2
And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.

Revelation 8:6
And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.

Revelation 8:13
And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!”

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Revelation 16:12
And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East.

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Daniel 10:13
However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.

Daniel 10:20-21
“Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. / But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.

Zechariah 1:8-11
I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. / “What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.” / Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.” ...

Zechariah 6:1-8
And again I lifted up my eyes and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze. / The first chariot had red horses, the second black horses, / the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong. ...

Exodus 30:1-10
“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...

Exodus 30:34-38
The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, / and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. / Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. ...

Isaiah 6:6-7
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”

Isaiah 66:15-16
For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.

Jeremiah 6:1
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

the sixth.

Revelation 9:1
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

a voice.

Revelation 8:3-5
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne…

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Hebrews 10:21
And having an high priest over the house of God;

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Revelation 9
1. At the sounding of the fifth angel, a star falls from heaven, to whom is given the key to the bottomless pit.
2. He opens the pit, and there come forth locusts like scorpions.
12. The first woe past.
13. The sixth trumpet sounds.
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Then the sixth angel
The phrase "Then the sixth angel" introduces the continuation of the series of trumpet judgments, which are part of the apocalyptic visions given to John. The number six in biblical numerology often signifies imperfection or incompleteness, just short of the divine number seven, which represents completion and perfection. The angel, as a divine messenger, signifies the unfolding of God's sovereign plan. In the context of Revelation, angels are often seen as executors of God's will, emphasizing the divine orchestration of the events that are to unfold.

sounded his trumpet
The act of sounding the trumpet is deeply rooted in biblical tradition. In ancient Israel, trumpets were used for various purposes, including calling assemblies, signaling war, and announcing significant religious events. The trumpet here symbolizes a divine announcement, a call to attention for the events that are about to transpire. It is a moment of divine intervention, where God’s purposes are being revealed and executed in the world.

and I heard a voice
The phrase "and I heard a voice" indicates a direct communication from the divine realm to John, the author of Revelation. This voice is authoritative and commands attention, signifying the importance of the message being conveyed. In the biblical context, hearing a voice from heaven often precedes significant revelations or divine instructions, underscoring the gravity of the moment.

from the four horns
The "four horns" of the altar are significant in biblical symbolism. In the Old Testament, the altar's horns were considered places of refuge and were associated with the power and presence of God. The number four often represents universality or completeness in the earthly realm, suggesting that the message or action emanating from the horns has a comprehensive impact. The horns being part of the altar also imply a connection to sacrifice and intercession, highlighting the altar's role in the divine plan.

of the golden altar
The "golden altar" refers to the altar of incense, which stood before the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Gold, as a material, signifies purity, value, and divinity. The altar of incense is associated with the prayers of the saints, as seen earlier in Revelation (Revelation 8:3-4). This connection suggests that the events being announced are in response to the prayers and cries of God’s people, emphasizing the intimate relationship between divine action and human intercession.

before God
The phrase "before God" places the entire scene in the immediate presence of the Almighty. It underscores the divine authority and oversight of the events being described. Being "before God" implies that the actions and judgments are not arbitrary but are executed under the direct supervision and will of God. This setting assures believers of the righteousness and justice of the unfolding events, as they are orchestrated by a holy and sovereign God.

Verse 13. - And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice; I heard one voice, perhaps in contradistinction to the four horns next mentioned. From the four horns of the golden altar which is before God; the golden altar before God. The balance of authority seems in favour of retaining τεσσάρων, "four," although the Revisers omit it. It is inserted in B, P, Andreas, Arethas, Primasius, etc., but emitted in א A, Syriac, Coptic, Bede, etc. Many commentators (eg. Vitringa, Hengstenberg) lay special stress upon it; and some represent the horns as the four Gospels, which speak with one voice. The voice issues from the altar, as in Revelation 6:10; Revelation 16:7. The voice, issuing from the resting place of the souls of the martyrs, denounces the impending woe. The altar is the golden altar of incense (Revelation 8:3) which is before (the throne of) God, and which, in the earthly temple, stood before the veil (Exodus 40:26). This altar had four "horns" projecting at the corners (Exodus 30:2; see also Smith's 'Dictionary of the Bible,' art. "Altar").

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative 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.

sixth
ἕκτος (hektos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1623: Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth.

angel
ἄγγελος (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

sounded [his] trumpet,
ἐσάλπισεν (esalpisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4537: To sound a trumpet. From salpigx; to trumpet, i.e. Sound a blast.

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

I heard
ἤκουσα (ēkousa)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

a
μίαν (mian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

voice
φωνὴν (phōnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.

from
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.

horns
κεράτων (keratōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2768: From a primary kar; a horn.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive 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.

golden
χρυσοῦ (chrysou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5552: Golden, made of gold, adorned with gold. From chrusos; made of gold.

altar
θυσιαστηρίου (thysiastēriou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2379: An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar.

before
ἐνώπιον (enōpion)
Preposition
Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.

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


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