Revelation 9:10 kjva — And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five mont…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months."

— Revelation 9:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Revelation 9 — Context

7

And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.

8

And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.

9

And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

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And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

11

And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

12

One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

13

And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Revelation 9:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:10 say?
Revelation 9:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.”
Where is Revelation 9:10 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 10.
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 9:10.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:10 in?
Revelation 9:10 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 9:10?
Revelation 9:10 reads (KJVA): “And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.” 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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