Revelation 9:6 asv — And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth fr…

American Standard Version

"And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth from them. "

— Revelation 9:6, American Standard Version

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Revelation 9 — Context

3

And out of the smoke came forth locusts upon the earth; and power was given them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

4

And it was said unto them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree, but only such men as have not the seal of God on their foreheads.

5

And it was given them 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 it striketh a man.

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And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth from them.

7

And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared for war; and upon their heads as it were crowns like unto gold, and their faces were as men’s faces.

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And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.

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And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to war.

Revelation 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:6 say?
Revelation 9:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth from them. ”
Where is Revelation 9:6 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 6.
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 9:6.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:6 in?
Revelation 9:6 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 9:6?
Revelation 9:6 reads (ASV): “And in those days men shall seek death, and shall in no wise find it; and they shall desire to die, and death fleeth from them. ” 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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