Revelation 9:3
9:2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
KJV
Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
And there came out of the smoke locusts on the earth: and to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
What does Revelation 9:3 mean?
Revelation 9:3 is a verse in the book of Revelation, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include καί (kai), ἐξέρχομαι (exerchomai), ἐκ (ek). It connects to 12 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
2 Chronicles 29:25And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for so was the commandment of the LORD by his prophets. commandment of the LORD: Heb. commandment by the hand of the LORD by: Heb. by the hand of
Amos 3:6Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? be afraid: or, run together? the LORD: or, shall not the L.doe somewhat?
Matthew 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Luke 1:19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
Revelation 9:1And 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.
Revelation 9:6And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.
Revelation 9:13And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Revelation 9:14Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.
Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 15:1And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
Revelation 16:1And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Revelation 9:3.
Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.
Matthew 2:21And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
Matthew 2:6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. rule: or, feed
Matthew 2:11And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. presented: or, offered
Matthew 2:12And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Matthew 2:13And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 2:14When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
Matthew 2:8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
Frequently asked questions
What does Revelation 9:3 say?
Revelation 9:3 (King James Version) reads: "And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power."
Is Revelation 9:3 in the Old or New Testament?
Revelation 9:3 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Revelation.
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