Revelation 8:6-7
New English Translation
6 Now[a] the seven angels holding[b] the seven trumpets prepared to blow them.
7 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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- Revelation 8:6 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
- Revelation 8:6 tn Grk “having.”
- Revelation 8:7 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
- Revelation 8:7 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so that” because what follows has the logical force of a result clause.
Revelation 8:6-7
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The Seven Trumpets
6 Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets made ready to blow them.[a]
7 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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- 8.6 Other ancient authorities read made themselves ready to blow
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