Revelation 9:3 kjva — And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth ha…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power."

— Revelation 9:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Revelation 9 — Context

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And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

2

And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.

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And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

4

And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

5

And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.

6

And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

Revelation 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:3 say?
Revelation 9:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.”
Where is Revelation 9:3 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 3.
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 9:3.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:3 in?
Revelation 9:3 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 9:3?
Revelation 9:3 reads (KJVA): “And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.” 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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