Revelation 16:4 nasb — Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood.

NASB

"Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood."

— Revelation 16:4, NASB

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Revelation 16 — Context

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Then I heard a loud voice from the temple, saying to the seven angels, "Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God."

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So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth; and it became a loathsome and malignant sore on the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image.

3

The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became blood like that of a dead man; and every living thing in the sea died.

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Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood.

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And I heard the angel of the waters saying, "Righteous are You, who are and who were, O Holy One, because You judged these things;

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for they poured out the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink. They deserve it."

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And I heard the altar saying, "Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments."

Revelation 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 16:4 say?
Revelation 16:4 in the NASB reads: “Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood.”
Where is Revelation 16:4 in the Bible?
Revelation 16:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 16, verse 4.
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 16:4.
What translation should I read Revelation 16:4 in?
Revelation 16:4 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 16:4?
Revelation 16:4 reads (NASB): “Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood.” 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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