Revelation 9:15 nasb — And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would k…

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"And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind."

— Revelation 9:15, NASB

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Revelation 9 — Context

12

The first woe is past; behold, two woes are still coming after these things.

13

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

14

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

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And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind.

16

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

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And this is how I saw in the vision the horses and those who sat on them: the riders had breastplates the color of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone; and the heads of the horses are like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceed fire and smoke and brimstone.

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A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, 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 NASB reads: “And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind.”
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 (NASB): “And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind.” 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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