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Revelation 9:1 bbe — And at the sounding of the fifth angel I saw a star falling from heaven to the earth: and there was given to him the ke…

Bible in Basic English

"And at the sounding of the fifth angel I saw a star falling from heaven to the earth: and there was given to him the key of the great deep."

— Revelation 9:1, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 9 — Context

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And at the sounding of the fifth angel I saw a star falling from heaven to the earth: and there was given to him the key of the great deep.

2

And he made the great deep open and a smoke went up from it, like the smoke of a great oven; and the sun and the air were made dark because of the smoke.

3

And from the smoke locusts came out on the earth; and power was given them, like the power of scorpions.

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And they were ordered to do no damage to the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only to such men as have not the mark of God on their brows.

Revelation 9:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:1 say?
Revelation 9:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And at the sounding of the fifth angel I saw a star falling from heaven to the earth: and there was given to him the key of the great deep.”
Where is Revelation 9:1 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 1.
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 9:1.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:1 in?
Revelation 9:1 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 9:1?
Revelation 9:1 reads (BBE): “And at the sounding of the fifth angel I saw a star falling from heaven to the earth: and there was given to him the key of the great deep.” 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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