Revelation 15:6
“And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.”
Revelation 15:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed with clean and white linen, and girt about the breasts with golden girdles.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and there came out from the temple the seven angels that had the seven plagues, arrayed with precious'stone, pure and bright, and girt about their breasts with golden girdles.
- DARBYDarby
- and the seven angels who had the seven plagues came out of the temple, clothed in pure bright linen, and girded about the breasts with golden girdles.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The seven angels who had the seven plagues came out, clothed with pure, bright linen, and wearing golden sashes around their breasts.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and come forth did the seven messengers having the seven plagues, out of the sanctuary, clothed in linen, pure and shining, and girded round the breasts with golden girdles:
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
Context: Revelation 15
4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
5And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
6And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
7And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
8And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
About Revelation 15: The Seven Angels with Seven Plagues
This chapter describes the seven angels with seven plagues, who bring the final judgment upon the earth. The chapter emphasizes the wrath of God and the certainty of His judgment.
Commentary
Revelation 15 is a chapter that speaks of the glory of God and the power of His judgments. It begins with a vision of seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last of the plagues that will be poured out upon the earth. These plagues are described as being so severe that no one will be able to stand before them. This is a reminder of the power of God and His judgment upon those who have rejected Him.