Revelation 9:15 web — The four angels were freed who had been prepared for that hour and day and month and year, so that they might kill one…

World English Bible

"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."

— Revelation 9:15, World English Bible

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Revelation 9 — Context

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.

17

Thus I saw the horses in the vision, and those who sat on them, having breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow; and the heads of lions. Out of their mouths proceed fire, smoke, and sulfur.

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By these three plagues were one third of mankind killed: by the fire, the smoke, and the sulfur, 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 World English Bible reads: “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.”
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 (WEB): “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.” 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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