New International VersionThe sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God.
New Living TranslationThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God.
English Standard VersionThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,
Berean Standard BibleThen the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God
Berean Literal BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,
King James BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
New King James VersionThen the sixth angel sounded: And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
New American Standard BibleThen the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
NASB 1995Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
NASB 1977And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Legacy Standard BibleThen the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Amplified BibleThen the sixth angel sounded [his trumpet], and I heard a solitary voice from the four horns of the golden altar which stands before God,
Christian Standard BibleThe sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four horns of the golden altar that is before God, I heard a voice
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe sixth angel blew his trumpet. From the four horns of the gold altar that is before God, I heard a voice
American Standard VersionAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Contemporary English VersionThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet. I heard a voice speak from the four corners of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God.
English Revised VersionAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, I heard a voice from the four horns of the gold altar in front of God.
Good News TranslationThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet. I heard a voice coming from the four corners of the gold altar standing before God.
International Standard VersionWhen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, I heard a voice from the four horns of the gold altar in front of God.
NET BibleThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a single voice coming from the horns on the golden altar that is before God,
New Heart English BibleThe sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Weymouth New TestamentThe sixth angel blew his trumpet; and I heard a single voice speaking from among the horns of the golden incense altar which is in the presence of God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God
World English BibleThe sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sixth messenger sounded the trumpet, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God,
Berean Literal BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God,
Young's Literal Translation And the sixth messenger did sound, and I heard a voice out of the four horns of the altar of gold that is before God,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the sixth angel sounded the trumpet, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded the trumpet: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the great altar, which is before the eyes of God,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the sixth Angel sounded the trumpet. And I heard a lone voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before the eyes of God,
New American BibleThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the [four] horns of the gold altar before God,
New Revised Standard VersionThen the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAfter these things, the sixth Angel sounded, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the altar of gold, which is before God, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the sixth angel sounded: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar that is before God,
Godbey New TestamentAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard one voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Haweis New TestamentAnd the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a great voice from the four horns of the altar of gold which is before God,
Mace New Testamentthen the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God,
Weymouth New TestamentThe sixth angel blew his trumpet; and I heard a single voice speaking from among the horns of the golden incense altar which is in the presence of God.
Worrell New TestamentAnd the sixth angel sounded; and I heard one voice out of the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Worsley New TestamentAnd the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a certain voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God,
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Context The Sixth Trumpet12The first woe has passed. Behold, two woes are still to follow. 13Thenthesixthangelsounded his trumpet,andI heardavoicefromthefourhornsof thegoldenaltarbeforeGod14saying to the sixth angel with the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.”…
Cross References Revelation 8:2And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.
Revelation 8:6And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.
Revelation 8:13And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!”
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Revelation 16:12And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East.
Daniel 12:1“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.
Daniel 10:13However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.
Daniel 10:20-21“Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. / But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.
Zechariah 1:8-11I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. / “What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.” / Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.” ...
Zechariah 6:1-8And again I lifted up my eyes and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze. / The first chariot had red horses, the second black horses, / the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong. ...
Exodus 30:1-10“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...
Exodus 30:34-38The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, / and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy. / Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. ...
Isaiah 6:6-7Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”
Isaiah 66:15-16For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.
Jeremiah 6:1“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.
Treasury of Scripture And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, the sixth. Revelation 9:1 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. a voice. Revelation 8:3-5 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offerit with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne… Hebrews 9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands,which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: Hebrews 10:21 Andhaving an high priest over the house of God; Jump to Previous AltarAngelBlewEarsFourGoldenHeardHornsIncenseMessengerPresenceSingleSixthSoundSoundedSoundingSpeakingTrumpetVoiceJump to Next AltarAngelBlewEarsFourGoldenHeardHornsIncenseMessengerPresenceSingleSixthSoundSoundedSoundingSpeakingTrumpetVoiceRevelation 9 1.At the sounding of the fifth angel, a star falls from heaven, to whom is given the key to the bottomless pit.2.He opens the pit, and there come forth locusts like scorpions.12.The first woe past.13.The sixth trumpet sounds.14.Four angels who were bound are let loose.Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpetThe sounding of the sixth trumpet is part of the series of seven trumpet judgments described in the Book of Revelation. These judgments are a sequence of events that unfold during the end times, each bringing about significant calamities. The number six often symbolizes imperfection or incompleteness in biblical numerology, contrasting with the number seven, which signifies completion or perfection. The sixth trumpet follows the fifth, which unleashed a plague of demonic locusts, and precedes the seventh, which heralds the final series of judgments known as the seven bowls. and I heard a voice
The voice John hears is not specified, but it is authoritative and commands the release of the four angels bound at the Euphrates River. In biblical literature, a voice from heaven often signifies divine instruction or revelation. This voice could be interpreted as coming from God, an angel, or another heavenly being, emphasizing the divine orchestration of the events that follow. from the four horns of the golden altar
The golden altar refers to the altar of incense located in the Holy Place of the tabernacle and later the temple. The four horns on the altar were projections at each corner, symbolizing strength and power. In the Old Testament, the altar of incense was associated with the prayers of the people (Exodus 30:1-10). In Revelation, the altar is depicted as being before God, indicating its heavenly counterpart. The mention of the altar connects the events of the sixth trumpet to the prayers of the saints, suggesting that the judgments are, in part, a response to these prayers. before God
The phrase "before God" emphasizes the divine presence and authority over the unfolding events. It indicates that the altar, and the voice emanating from it, are situated in the heavenly realm, underscoring the sovereignty of God in the execution of judgment. This setting also highlights the holiness and justice of God, as the judgments are carried out in His presence, aligning with His divine will and purpose. Persons / Places / Events 1. Sixth AngelOne of the seven angels given trumpets to sound, each heralding a specific judgment or event during the end times. The sixth angel's trumpet initiates a significant and terrifying event. 2. TrumpetA symbolic instrument used throughout Revelation to announce divine judgments. The sounding of the trumpet signifies the commencement of a new phase in God's plan. 3. VoiceA divine command or message, often interpreted as coming from God or a heavenly being, indicating authority and the initiation of God's will. 4. Four Horns of the Golden AltarThe altar in the heavenly temple, reminiscent of the altar of incense in the earthly tabernacle, which had four horns. The altar represents the prayers of the saints and God's presence. 5. Golden Altar Before GodA sacred place in the heavenly temple, symbolizing the intersection of divine justice and mercy, where prayers are offered and divine decrees are issued. Teaching Points The Role of Angels in God's PlanAngels are messengers and agents of God's will, executing His judgments and plans. Understanding their role helps us appreciate the order and authority in the spiritual realm. The Significance of the TrumpetThe trumpet is a call to attention and action. In our lives, we should be attentive to God's calls and ready to respond to His direction. The Power of PrayerThe golden altar symbolizes the power and importance of prayer. Our prayers are heard and play a role in God's divine plan, encouraging us to be persistent and faithful in prayer. Divine Justice and MercyThe altar represents both justice and mercy, reminding us that God's judgments are righteous and His mercy is abundant. We should strive to live in a way that reflects His character. Preparation for End TimesThe events in Revelation call us to be spiritually prepared and vigilant, living in anticipation of Christ's return and the fulfillment of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Revelation 9:13?
2.How does Revelation 9:13 emphasize the power of prayer in spiritual warfare?
3.What role do the "four horns of the golden altar" play in God's plan?
4.How does Revelation 9:13 connect to Exodus 30:1-10 regarding the altar's significance?
5.How can we apply the urgency of Revelation 9:13 to our prayer life?
6.What does Revelation 9:13 teach about God's timing and divine intervention?
7.What is the significance of the sixth angel sounding the trumpet in Revelation 9:13?
8.How does Revelation 9:13 relate to the overall theme of divine judgment?
9.Why are the four angels bound at the Euphrates in Revelation 9:13?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 9?
11.What are the three woes in Revelation?
12.What is the book John eats in Revelation 10?
13.How do these terrifying judgments (Revelation 9:1-21) align with the broader biblical portrayal of a just and merciful God?
14.What are Revelation's seven trumpets?What Does Revelation 9:13 Mean Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet“Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet” (Revelation 9:13). • John records a literal sequence of seven trumpets (Revelation 8:6); the sixth follows the fifth without delay, underscoring God’s ordered plan. • Each trumpet intensifies judgment (Revelation 8:13), and this sixth blast will unleash the deadliest wave yet (Revelation 9:14-19). • The angel acts only when God commands, a pattern seen in earlier judgments (Revelation 8:2), reminding us that divine sovereignty governs every event.
and I heard• John’s hearing is as crucial as his seeing (Revelation 1:10; 4:1). • The phrase stresses firsthand apostolic testimony: what he reports is not secondhand; it is inspired revelation (2 Peter 1:19-21). • Hearing precedes understanding (Romans 10:17); God ensures His servants grasp each step of the end-time program.
a voice from the four horns• The “voice” emerges from the horns, symbolizing authority and judgment. Horns in Scripture often denote power (1 Kings 22:11;Psalm 75:10). • Four horns on the incense altar (Exodus 30:1-3) speak of completeness; judgment will reach the four corners of the earth (Revelation 7:1). • Because the voice arises from the altar itself, the command to judge is inseparably linked to the prayers of the saints that have ascended there (Revelation 8:3-5).
of the golden altar• This altar stands “before the throne” (Revelation 8:3), the heavenly counterpart to the tabernacle’s incense altar. • In Israel’s worship, sacrificial blood was applied to its horns (Leviticus 4:7), foreshadowing Christ’s atonement. • Now, from that very altar, judgment proceeds, proving that God’s mercy rejected becomes the basis for righteous wrath (John 3:36). • The altar’s “golden” nature reflects heaven’s purity and majesty (Revelation 21:18).
before God• Everything in Revelation occurs in direct view of God’s throne (Revelation 4:2-5). • The scene depicts ultimate accountability; no power moves apart from His presence (Job 1:6-12;Luke 1:19). • Judgment issued “before God” assures believers that evil is addressed by the One who is holy, just, and true (Revelation 15:3-4).
summaryRevelation 9:13 marks the precise moment the sixth trumpet sounds, moving God’s prophetic timetable forward. John hears a divine command originating from the four horns of the heavenly incense altar—a place bathed in Christ’s atoning blood and saturated with the prayers of the saints. From here, in full view of God’s throne, judgment is authorized. The verse assures us that every act of end-time wrath is controlled, purposeful, and rooted in both God’s holiness and His response to the earnest cries of His people. Verse 13. - And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice;I heard one voice, perhaps in contradistinction to the four horns next mentioned. From the four horns of the golden altar which is before God;the golden altar before God. The balance of authority seems in favour of retaining τεσσάρων, "four," although the Revisers omit it. It is inserted in B, P, Andreas, Arethas, Primasius, etc., but emitted in א A, Syriac, Coptic, Bede, etc. Many commentators ( eg. Vitringa, Hengstenberg) lay special stress upon it; and some represent the horns as the four Gospels, which speak with one voice. The voice issues from the altar, as in Revelation 6:10; Revelation 16:7. The voice, issuing from the resting place of the souls of the martyrs, denounces the impending woe. The altar is the golden altar of incense ( Revelation 8:3) which is before (the throne of) God, and which, in the earthly temple, stood before the veil ( Exodus 40:26). This altar had four "horns" projecting at the corners ( Exodus 30:2; see also Smith's 'Dictionary of the Bible,' art. "Altar").
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek ThenΚαὶ(Kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.sixthἕκτος(hektos)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1623:Sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth.angelἄγγελος(angelos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.sounded [his] trumpet,ἐσάλπισεν(esalpisen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4537:To sound a trumpet. From salpigx; to trumpet, i.e. Sound a blast.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.I heardἤκουσα(ēkousa)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.aμίαν(mian)Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.voiceφωνὴν(phōnēn)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5456:Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.fromἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.theτῶν(tōn)Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.fourτεσσάρων(tessarōn)Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 5064:Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four.hornsκεράτων(keratōn)Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2768:From a primary kar; a horn.of theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.goldenχρυσοῦ(chrysou)Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5552:Golden, made of gold, adorned with gold. From chrusos; made of gold.altarθυσιαστηρίου(thysiastēriou)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2379:An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar.beforeἐνώπιον(enōpion)Preposition
Strong's 1799:Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.GodΘεοῦ(Theou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
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