Revelation 9:9 nasb — They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many h…

NASB

"They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle."

— Revelation 9:9, NASB

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Revelation 9 — Context

6

And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them.

7

The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads appeared to be crowns like gold, and their faces were like the faces of men.

8

They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

9

They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle.

10

They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

11

They have as king over them, the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon.

12

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

Revelation 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 9:9 say?
Revelation 9:9 in the NASB reads: “They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle.”
Where is Revelation 9:9 in the Bible?
Revelation 9:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read Revelation 9:9 in?
Revelation 9:9 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 9:9?
Revelation 9:9 reads (NASB): “They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle.” 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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