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Revelation 15

BSB·8 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → anotherἄλλοallo — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → greatμέγαmega — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → marvelousθαυμαστόνthaumaston — wonderful, marvellous, amazingG2298 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →: sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλουςangelous — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → withἔχονταςechontas — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → finalἐσχάταςeschatas — last, final, or least in rankG2078 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγὰςplēgas — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study →, withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → which theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wrathθυμὸςthymos — intense anger, fierce wrath, passionate rageG2372 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is completedἐτελέσθηetelesthē — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study →. 2AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → something like a seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → of glassὑαλίνηνhyalinēn — Made of glass; transparent or glassyG5193 — Full Word Study → mixedμεμιγμένηνmemigmenēn — to mix, mingle, or blend togetherG3396 — Full Word Study → with fireπυρίpyri — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study →, besideἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → which stoodἑστῶταςhestōtas — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had conqueredνικῶνταςnikōntas — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίουthēriou — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → imageεἰκόνοςeikonos — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → numberἀριθμοῦarithmou — Number, numerical quantity, multitudeG706 — Full Word Study → of itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματοςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. They were holdingἔχονταςechontas — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → harpsκιθάραςkitharas — A stringed musical instrument; a harpG2788 — Full Word Study → from GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, 3andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they sangᾄδουσινadousin — to sing, make melodyG103 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → songᾠδὴνōdēn — a song of praise or worshipG5603 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → servantδούλουdoulou — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → MosesΜωϋσέωςMōuseōs — The lawgiver and prophetG3475 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study →: “GreatΜεγάλαMegala — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wonderful are Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → worksἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →, O LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → AlmightyΠαντοκράτωρPantokratōr — All-powerful, Almighty RulerG3841 — Full Word Study →! Justδίκαιαιdikaiai — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → true are Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → waysὁδοίhodoi — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study →, Oho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλεὺςBasileus — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →! 4Whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → will not fear You, O LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → glorifyδοξάσειdoxasei — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →? For You alone are holyὅσιοςhosios — holy, sacred, devout, mercifulG3741 — Full Word Study →. Allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → will comeἥξουσινhēxousin — to come, to arrive, to be presentG2240 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → worshipπροσκυνήσουσινproskynēsousin — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιόνenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → Youσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → righteous actsδικαιώματάdikaiōmata — Righteous act, just decree, or ordinanceG1345 — Full Word Study → have been revealedἐφανερώθησανephanerōthēsan — To reveal, make manifest, or display openlyG5319 — Full Word Study →.” 5Afterμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → thisταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → I lookedεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναὸςnaos — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study →theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tabernacleσκηνῆςskēnēs — Tent or tabernacle; dwelling placeG4633 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Testimonyμαρτυρίουmartyriou — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study →was openedἠνοίγηēnoigē — to open, to uncloseG455 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 6Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → outἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναοῦnaou — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → cameἐξῆλθονexēlthon — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → withἔχοντεςechontes — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγὰςplēgas — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study →, dressed inἐνδεδυμένοιendedymenoi — to put on, clothe oneself withG1746 — Full Word Study → cleanκαθαρὸνkatharon — clean, pure, uncontaminatedG2513 — Full Word Study → and bright linenλίνονlinon — linen cloth or fine fabricG3043 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → girded withπεριεζωσμένοιperiezōsmenoi — to gird about; to bind aroundG4024 — Full Word Study → goldenχρυσᾶςchrysas — made of gold; goldenG5552 — Full Word Study → sashesζώναςzōnas — belt, sash, or girdle worn around the waistG2223 — Full Word Study → aroundπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → their chestsστήθηstēthē — Chest, breast, or front of the torsoG4738 — Full Word Study →. 7ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneἓνhen — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fourτεσσάρωνtessarōn — The number four; a group of fourG5064 — Full Word Study → living creaturesζῴωνzōōn — living creature or beastG2226 — Full Word Study → gaveἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλοιςangelois — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → goldenχρυσᾶςchrysas — made of gold; goldenG5552 — Full Word Study → bowlsφιάλαςphialas — shallow bowl or cupG5357 — Full Word Study → fullγεμούσαςgemousas — to be full, to be filled withG1073 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wrathθυμοῦthymou — intense anger, fierce wrath, passionate rageG2372 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → livesζῶντοςzōntos — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναςaiōnas — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → and everαἰώνωνaiōnōn — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →. 8Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναὸςnaos — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → was filledἐγεμίσθηegemisthē — to fill completely, to make fullG1072 — Full Word Study → with smokeκαπνοῦkapnou — smoke; vapor rising from fireG2586 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → no oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → couldἐδύνατοedynato — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → enterεἰσελθεῖνeiselthein — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeναὸνnaon — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγαὶplēgai — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλωνangelōn — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → were completedτελεσθῶσινtelesthōsin — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 15
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Revelation 15 marks a dramatic transition in John's vision, presenting the final act of God's judgment before Christ's return. Here we see the seven angels who will pour out the seven bowls of God's wrath—the last and most severe judgments in human history. But before judgment falls, John witnesses a scene of triumph in heaven: the saints who have overcome the beast stand victorious, singing praises to God. This chapter beautifully balances divine justice with redemptive hope, reminding us that God's judgment is both terrible and righteous, and that His people will ultimately be vindicated.

Verses 1–2: The Sign of the Seven Angels and the Victorious Saints

John sees "another sign in heaven"—a declaration of coming judgment. Seven angels carry the seven last plagues, and in them God's wrath is finally "filled up" (v. 1). The word "filled up" (Greek pleroo) suggests completion; these are the final, culminating judgments that bring God's wrath to its fullness.

Then John's gaze shifts to a remarkable scene: a sea of glass mingled with fire (v. 2). This recalls the sea of glass from Revelation 4:6, but here it is "mingled with fire," symbolizing both the purity of God's presence and the severity of judgment. Standing on this sea are the saints who have "gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark." These are believers who refused compromise with the antichrist system—whether through direct persecution or spiritual pressure to worship the false god. They hold harps and prepare to sing.

Application: Believers facing worldly pressure should remember that faith in Christ brings ultimate victory, not in earthly comfort but in eternal triumph. Our allegiance belongs to Jesus alone.

Verses 3–5: The Song of Victory and the Opening of Heaven's Temple

The overcomers sing "the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb" (v. 3). This blends Old Testament redemption (Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea) with New Testament salvation (redemption through Christ). Their hymn praises God's works as "great and marvellous" and His ways as "just and true"—affirming that even God's harshest judgments are righteous and necessary.

Verse 4 continues their song: "Who shall not fear thee, O Lord?" This rhetorical question calls all creation to reverence before God's holiness and justice. The phrase "all nations shall come and worship" (v. 4) points to God's ultimate sovereignty over all peoples.

Then the heavenly temple opens (v. 5). This is the "temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven"—God's true sanctuary, the prototype of all earthly temples. Its opening signals that judgment is about to be executed from heaven itself.

Application: Praising God for His justice, even when that justice involves judgment on evil, deepens our faith and trust in His character. God's holiness demands both worship and reverence.

Verses 6–8: The Seven Angels Prepared for Judgment

Seven angels emerge from the temple (v. 6), clothed in spotless linen with golden girdles—garments of priestly purity and authority. One of the four living creatures gives them seven golden vials filled with God's wrath (v. 7). The imagery is solemn: these are not instruments of mercy but of divine judgment.

Verse 8 reveals a powerful scene: the temple fills with smoke from God's glory and power. No one can enter until the seven plagues are complete. This smoke recalls God's presence in the Old Testament (Exodus 40:34, Isaiah 6:4), but here it signals that judgment is underway and cannot be interrupted.

Application: God's holiness is not negotiable, and His judgments are executed with absolute authority. We should never presume to bargain with or delay the consequences of rejecting His truth.

Application for Today

Revelation 15 calls believers to confidence and faithfulness. While God's judgment on evil is certain and severe, His people need not fear—we are on the side of ultimate victory. Let this chapter motivate you to stand firm in your faith, refuse compromise with worldly values, and rejoice in God's perfect justice. Whatever opposition you face now, Christ has already won.

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