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Now[a] the seven angels holding[b] the seven trumpets prepared to blow them.

The[c] first angel blew his trumpet, and there was hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was thrown at the earth so that[d] a third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 8:6 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
  2. Revelation 8:6 tn Grk “having.”
  3. Revelation 8:7 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
  4. Revelation 8:7 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so that” because what follows has the logical force of a result clause.

The Seven Trumpets

Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets made ready to blow them.[a]

The first angel blew his trumpet, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were hurled to the earth, and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up.(A)

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  1. 8.6 Other ancient authorities read made themselves ready to blow

The Trumpets

Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets(A) prepared to sound them.

The first angel(B) sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire(C) mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. A third(D) of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.(E)

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