Revelation 9:13 web — The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,

World English Bible

"The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,"

— Revelation 9:13, World English Bible

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Revelation 9 — Context

10

They have tails like those of scorpions, and stings. In their tails they have power to harm men for five months.

11

They have over them as king the angel of the abyss. His name in Hebrew is "Abaddon," but in Greek, he has the name "Apollyon."

12

The first woe is past. Behold, there are still two woes coming after this.

13

The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,

14

saying to the sixth angel who had one trumpet, "Free the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates!"

15

The four angels were freed who had been prepared for that hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill one third of mankind.

16

The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million. I heard the number of them.

Revelation 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:13 say?
Revelation 9:13 in the World English Bible reads: “The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,”
Where is Revelation 9:13 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 13.
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 9:13.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:13 in?
Revelation 9:13 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 9:13?
Revelation 9:13 reads (WEB): “The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,” 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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