Revelation 16:9 cpdv — And men were scorched by the great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who holds power over these afflictions, b…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And men were scorched by the great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who holds power over these afflictions, but they did not repent, so as to give him glory. "

— Revelation 16:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 16 — Context

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For they have shed the blood of the Saints and the Prophets, and so you have given them blood to drink. For they deserve this.”

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And from the altar, I heard another one, saying, “Even now, O Lord God Almighty, your judgments are true and just.”

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And the fourth Angel poured out his bowl upon the sun. And it was given to him to afflict men with heat and fire.

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And men were scorched by the great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who holds power over these afflictions, but they did not repent, so as to give him glory.

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And the fifth Angel poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast. And his kingdom became darkened, and they gnawed at their tongues out of anguish.

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And they blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their anguish and wounds, but they did not repent from their works.

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And the sixth Angel poured out his bowl upon that great river Euphrates. And its water dried up, so that a way might be prepared for the kings from the rising of the sun.

Revelation 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 16:9 say?
Revelation 16:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And men were scorched by the great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who holds power over these afflictions, but they did not repent, so as to give him glory. ”
Where is Revelation 16:9 in the Bible?
Revelation 16:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Revelation 16:9 in?
Revelation 16:9 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 16:9?
Revelation 16:9 reads (CPDV): “And men were scorched by the great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, who holds power over these afflictions, but they did not repent, so as to give him glory. ” 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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