Revelation 16:8 nasb — The fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to it to scorch men with fire.

NASB

"The fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to it to scorch men with fire."

— Revelation 16:8, NASB

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Revelation 16 — Context

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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."

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The fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to it to scorch men with fire.

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Men were scorched with fierce heat; and they blasphemed the name of God who has the power over these plagues, and they did not repent so as to give Him glory.

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Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became darkened; and they gnawed their tongues because of pain,

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and they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores; and they did not repent of their deeds.

Revelation 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 16:8 say?
Revelation 16:8 in the NASB reads: “The fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to it to scorch men with fire.”
Where is Revelation 16:8 in the Bible?
Revelation 16:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Revelation 16:8 in?
Revelation 16:8 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 16:8?
Revelation 16:8 reads (NASB): “The fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun, and it was given to it to scorch men with fire.” 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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