Revelation 8:9 cpdv — And a third part of the creatures that were living in the sea died. And a third part of the ships were destroyed.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And a third part of the creatures that were living in the sea died. And a third part of the ships were destroyed."

— Revelation 8:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 8 — Context

6

And the seven Angels who hold the seven trumpets prepared themselves, in order to sound the trumpet.

7

And the first Angel sounded the trumpet. And there came hail and fire, mixed with blood; and it was cast down upon the earth. And a third part of the earth was burned, and a third part of the trees was entirely burned up, and all the green plants were burned.

8

And the second Angel sounded the trumpet. And something like a great mountain, burning with fire, was cast down into the sea. And a third part of the sea became like blood.

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And a third part of the creatures that were living in the sea died. And a third part of the ships were destroyed.

10

And the third Angel sounded the trumpet. And a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch. And it fell upon a third part of the rivers and upon the sources of water.

11

And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And a third part of the waters were turned into wormwood. And many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter.

12

And the fourth Angel sounded the trumpet. And a third part of the sun, and a third part of the moon, and a third part of the stars were struck, in such a way that a third part of them was obscured. And a third part of the day did not shine, and similarly the night.

Revelation 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 8:9 say?
Revelation 8:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And a third part of the creatures that were living in the sea died. And a third part of the ships were destroyed.”
Where is Revelation 8:9 in the Bible?
Revelation 8:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 8, 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 8:9.
What translation should I read Revelation 8:9 in?
Revelation 8:9 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 8:9?
Revelation 8:9 reads (CPDV): “And a third part of the creatures that were living in the sea died. And a third part of the ships were destroyed.” 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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