Revelation 16:4 net — Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood.

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"Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood."

— Revelation 16:4, NET Bible

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Revelation 16 — Context

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The Bowls of God’s Wrath Then I heard a loud voice from the temple declaring to the seven angels:“Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls containing God’s wrath.”

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So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth. Then ugly and painful sores appeared on the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image.

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Next, the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea and it turned into blood, like that of a corpse, and every living creature that was in the sea died.

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Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into blood.

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Now I heard the angel of the waters saying:“You are just– the one who is and who was, the Holy One– because you have passed these judgments,

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because they poured out the blood of your saints and prophets, so you have given them blood to drink. They got what they deserved!”

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Then I heard the altar reply,“Yes, Lord God, the All-Powerful, your judgments are true and just!”

Revelation 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 16:4 say?
Revelation 16:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into 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 (NET): “Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and the springs of water, and they turned into 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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