Revelation 16:2 cpdv — And the first Angel went forth and poured out his bowl upon the earth. And a severe and most grievous wound occurred up…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the first Angel went forth and poured out his bowl upon the earth. And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image."

— Revelation 16:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 16 — Context

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And I heard a great voice from the temple, saying to the seven Angels: “Go forth and pour out the seven bowls of the wrath of God upon the earth.”

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And the first Angel went forth and poured out his bowl upon the earth. And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image.

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And the second Angel poured out his bowl upon the sea. And it became like the blood of the dead, and every living creature in the sea died.

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And the third Angel poured out his bowl upon the rivers and the sources of water, and these became blood.

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And I heard the Angel of the waters saying: “You are just, O Lord, who is and who was: the Holy One who has judged these things.

Revelation 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 16:2 say?
Revelation 16:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the first Angel went forth and poured out his bowl upon the earth. And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image.”
Where is Revelation 16:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 16:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 16, verse 2.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 16:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 16:2 in?
Revelation 16:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 16:2?
Revelation 16:2 reads (CPDV): “And the first Angel went forth and poured out his bowl upon the earth. And a severe and most grievous wound occurred upon the men who had the character of the beast, and upon those who adored the beast or its image.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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