Revelation 9:15 asv — And the four angels were loosed, that had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, that they should kill…

American Standard Version

"And the four angels were loosed, that had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, that they should kill the third part of men. "

— Revelation 9:15, American Standard Version

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Revelation 9 — Context

12

The first Woe is past: behold, there come yet two Woes hereafter.

13

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

14

one saying to the sixth angel that had the trumpet, Loose the four angels that are bound at the great river Euphrates.

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And the four angels were loosed, that had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, that they should kill the third part of men.

16

And the number of the armies of the horsemen was twice ten thousand times ten thousand: I heard the number of them.

17

And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates as of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone: and the heads of the horses are as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceedeth fire and smoke and brimstone.

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By these three plagues was the third part of men killed, by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone, which proceeded out of their mouths.

Revelation 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:15 say?
Revelation 9:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the four angels were loosed, that had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, that they should kill the third part of men. ”
Where is Revelation 9:15 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 15.
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 9:15.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:15 in?
Revelation 9:15 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 9:15?
Revelation 9:15 reads (ASV): “And the four angels were loosed, that had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, that they should kill the third part of men. ” 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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