Revelation 9:18 bbe — By these evils a third part of men was put to death, by the fire, and the smoke, and the burning smell which came out o…

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"By these evils a third part of men was put to death, by the fire, and the smoke, and the burning smell which came out of their mouths."

— Revelation 9:18, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 9 — Context

15

And the four angels were made free, who were ready for the hour and day and month and year, that they might put to death a third part of men.

16

And the number of the armies of the horsemen was twice ten thousand times ten thousand: the number of them came to my ears.

17

And so I saw the horses in the vision, and those who were seated on them, having breastplates of fire and glass and of burning stone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths came fire and smoke and a smell of burning.

18

By these evils a third part of men was put to death, by the fire, and the smoke, and the burning smell which came out of their mouths.

19

For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails: because their tails are like snakes, and have heads, and with them they give wounds.

20

And the rest of the people, who were not put to death by these evils, were not turned from the works of their hands, but went on giving worship to evil spirits, and images of gold and silver and brass and stone and wood which have no power of seeing or hearing or walking:

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And they had no regret for putting men to death, or for their use of secret arts, or for the evil desires of the flesh, or for taking the property of others.

Revelation 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:18 say?
Revelation 9:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By these evils a third part of men was put to death, by the fire, and the smoke, and the burning smell which came out of their mouths.”
Where is Revelation 9:18 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 18.
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 9:18.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:18 in?
Revelation 9:18 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 9:18?
Revelation 9:18 reads (BBE): “By these evils a third part of men was put to death, by the fire, and the smoke, and the burning smell which came out of their mouths.” 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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