Revelation 8:2 cpdv — And I saw seven Angels standing in the sight of God. And seven trumpets were given to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I saw seven Angels standing in the sight of God. And seven trumpets were given to them."

— Revelation 8:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 8 — Context

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And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

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And I saw seven Angels standing in the sight of God. And seven trumpets were given to them.

3

And another Angel approached, and he stood before the altar, holding a golden censer. And much incense was given to him, so that he might offer upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God, the prayers of all the saints.

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And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended, in the presence of God, from the hand of the Angel.

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And the Angel received the golden censer, and he filled it from the fire of the altar, and he cast it down upon the earth, and there were thunders and voices and lightnings and a great earthquake.

Revelation 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 8:2 say?
Revelation 8:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I saw seven Angels standing in the sight of God. And seven trumpets were given to them.”
Where is Revelation 8:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 8:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 8, 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 8:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 8:2 in?
Revelation 8:2 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 8:2?
Revelation 8:2 reads (CPDV): “And I saw seven Angels standing in the sight of God. And seven trumpets were given to them.” 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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