Revelation 16:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 16:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 16:4 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 16:4 — KJV
“And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.”
— Revelation 16:4 (KJV)
Revelation 16:4 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 16:4
“And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;”
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“And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;”
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“And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone. pools...: Heb. gathering of their waters”
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“Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.”
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“The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.”
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